Nine people from Georgia are facing federal charges for their involvement in a money laundering scheme.
The U.S. Department of Justice says the main person behind the operation, Asaad Amir Hasuan, organized the scheme while serving time in a Georgia prison. He has been in prison since 2006 for crimes like false imprisonment, theft by deception, and illegal possession of a firearm.
What Happened?
From September 2021 to May 2024, Hasuan, also known as Dante Frederick, tricked the families and friends of fellow inmates into giving him money and property. He falsely promised legal help, protection, or investment opportunities.
Officials say Hasuan and his team laundered over $3.5 million, using the money to buy property, cars, and mobile homes. They even ran part of the scheme through a car rental business called “One Way Auto.”
Who Was Charged?
Here’s a list of the people charged and their roles in the conspiracy:
- Asaad Amir Hasuan (Dante Frederick), 43, Brunswick, GA
- Conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Eight counts of money laundering
- Wire fraud and extortion
- Deborah Danielstunstill, 73, Brunswick, GA
- Conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Three counts of money laundering
- Destinee Lecount, 27, Brunswick, GA
- Conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Audrey Gibbons, 64, Brunswick, GA
- Conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Penny Hunter, 58, Brunswick, GA
- Conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Three counts of money laundering
- Beverly Fredrick, 59, Brunswick, GA
- Conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Two counts of money laundering
- Lakisha Easton, 40, Brunswick, GA
- Conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Jasmine Warren, 31, Brunswick, GA
- Conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Manuel Joseph Rocha, 53, Brunswick, GA
- Conspiracy to commit money laundering
What’s Next?
The FBI is still looking for more victims of this scheme. If you, or someone you know, was contacted by Hasuan, you can reach the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office at 410-265-8080 to share information.