new jersey
Author: Richard L. Smith
Juan Perez Aguila, 69, of Paulsboro, admitted to engaging in money laundering activities in violation of the Travel Act, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Selinger on Friday.
Mr. Perez-Aguila's guilty plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Brian Martinotti in Newark federal court on February 1, 2024.
He was charged with interstate and foreign travel or transportation in aid of a racketeering enterprise.
Federal officials said court documents and statements revealed that Perez-Aguila engaged in illegal activity involving access to and control of customer accounts at a company that provided point-of-sale services. There is.
He performed chargeback refunds from these accounts to other accounts under his control.
Through this scheme, Perez-Aguila laundered more than $20,000 in criminal funds into separate bank accounts owned by him.
The total amount of money misappropriated from victims through his fraudulent activities exceeded $1 million.
The violations under the Travel Act to which Perez-Aguila pleaded guilty carry severe penalties. He could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Sentencing is scheduled for June 13, 2024, when the full scope of the legal consequences of his actions will be determined.
