Oracle engineer allegedly helped hide $54M in crypto for convicted drug traffickers
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Brian Krewson, an Oracle engineer, allegedly helped hide $54 million in crypto for two friends convicted of cocaine trafficking.
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Krewson's side gig is as an entertainer named Mr. Poto who does character parts at corporate events.
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The DOJ says Krewson was promised a cut for hiding the crypto, acquired via dark web drug sales, from law enforcement.
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Prison call records show Krewson discussing moving the funds abroad and limiting his legal exposure.
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One of the convicted friends claims the crypto was acquired legitimately through a trading company, but lost an appeal to get the seized funds back.