Man admits role in major drug, money laundering conspiracy

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ST. LOUIS (AP) – A Las Vegas man has admitted in federal court in St. Louis that he led a conspiracy that sold up to 22,000 pounds of marijuana across the country.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Kevin Boles also laundered between $1.5 million and $3.5 million in drug proceeds. He pleaded guilty Friday to drug and money laundering charges in U.S. District Court in St. Louis.

Federal prosecutors say that from April 2013 to May 2019 Boles used a network of couriers who took commercial flights with marijuana packed in their luggage.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Casey said money was laundered through various purchases, including the purchase of a limited-edition $400,000 Lamborghini.

Boles was among 15 people indicted in St. Louis in May 2019. In return for his guilty plea, prosecutors agreed not to ask for more than 11 years in prison at sentencing, and Boles’ lawyers won’t ask for less than eight years.

Prosecutors also are seeking the forfeiture of the Lamborghini, watches, jewelry, medical equipment, bank accounts and three properties in Las Vegas.

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