Posted 3/5/2024, 9:09:00 PM
LV.net Founder Convicted of Laundering Millions for Cartel in Credit Card Fraud Scheme
- LV.net founder Martin Mizrahi convicted of money laundering, wire fraud, identity theft in Manhattan federal court
- Prosecutors Mizrahi laundered up to $4M for Mexican cartel using Bitcoin, including $3M stolen from NYC non-profit
- Also convicted in $8M credit card fraud scheme involving fraudulent charges run through his company
- Mizrahi previously claimed he believed funds were from legitimate sources, but jury found prosecutors proved charges
- Faces up to 127 years in prison at sentencing for wide-ranging criminal conspiracy