Attorney Pleads Guilty in $52M Money Laundering Scheme for Sinaloa Cartel; Another Man Sought

Attorney pleads guilty in $52M money laundering scheme for Sinaloa Cartel; another man sought

Alberto David Benguait Jimenez. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of the Treasury) A Mexico City attorney who prosecutors say had a leading role in laundering millions through San Diego-based shell companies has pleaded guilty to federal charges, officials said Friday. Prosecutors say at least $52.7 million generated across the country through the Sinaloa Cartel’s drug trafficking passed through the shell companies, then into Mexican bank accou…

Mexico City attorney pleads guilty to laundering money for Sinaloa Cartel

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) - A Mexico City attorney who prosecutors say had a leading role in an organization that laundered at least $52.7 million for the Sinaloa Cartel through San Diego-based shell companies has pleaded guilty to federal charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office said today. Prosecutors say cash generated across the country through the cartel's drug trafficking activities passed through shell companies in San Diego, then into Mexican …