So, a former DEA agent, Paul Campo, is accused of, shall we say, switching sides? Like, really switching sides. We’re talking cartel connections, crypto laundering, and potentially supplying weapons. You know, the usual Tuesday.
Apparently, a money laundering scheme involving a former DEA official is sending shockwaves through law enforcement. Which, let’s be honest, they’ve seen some stuff. But this is next level.
The accusations? Campo, along with his pal Robert Sensi, allegedly offered to buy 220 kilograms of cocaine and provide weapons to the Jalisco cartel. Honestly, it sounds like a bad action movie plot. Except, you know, real life.
This is, reportedly, one of the biggest cases involving a former federal agent in recent years. You just can’t make this stuff up. 🙄
Money Laundering and Secret Meetings
Campo spent over two decades at the DEA, eventually running their financial operations. Then, he retired and started a consulting business. Perfectly reasonable! Except… allegedly, he then started a second career as a cartel assistant. Priorities, people!
The trouble started when Sensi, who is 75 (just casually having meetings with alleged drug lords in his golden years), met someone he thought was a cartel member. Spoiler alert: it was a confidential informant. A classic case of mistaken identity… or a really bad vetting process. 🤔
🚨🚨 BREAKING:
Top Obama DEA official busted – indicted in a drug-cartel sting operation, now facing narcoterrorism charges for conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Paul Campo and Robert Sensi conspired to assist one of the most notorious…
– 🇺🇸RealRobert🇺🇸 (@Real_RobN)
Sensi bragged about having a friend – Campo – who used to run DEA finances and could help launder money and, you know, give away state secrets. Because how hard could it be?
Campo joined the meetings and, apparently, was all-in on assisting this alleged drug trafficking organization. Money laundering was just the starting point. It’s like, “Oh, you want money cleaned? I can do that. Also, how about some rocket launchers?”
The Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
The pair offered to convert cash into crypto (very trendy!) and invest in real estate with cartel funds. Because nothing says “legitimate business” like illicit drug money in cryptocurrency. 💰
They successfully laundered $750,000, and were aiming for $12 million! But apparently, that wasn’t enough. They wanted more. People are never satisfied, are they?
They even paid for 220 kilograms of cocaine, with the expectation of getting a cut of the profits. A standard business arrangement, I’m sure. Just kidding. 😅
Military Weapons and Explosive Drones
Things escalated quickly. Campo and Sensi started discussing drones and military weapons for the cartel. We’re talking AR-15s, grenade launchers, the whole shebang. It’s like they were building a Bond villain’s shopping list.
Apparently, the cartel likes to strap explosives to drones. “Boom,” as the confidential source helpfully explained. Sensi then pondered how much C-4 they could carry. Just a casual conversation about mass destruction. 🙃
And, just for good measure, they offered advice on fentanyl production. Because why not?
Paul Campo oversaw the FBI money laundering operations.
He was literally in charge of tracking cartels money no wonder we fucking failed at it.
He worked for the cartels
– 0HOUR (@0hour1)
Throughout all this, they kept reminding everyone that Campo used to work for the DEA. Like, “Hey, remember? I know things!” It’s like bragging about being a former surgeon while performing a questionable backyard operation.
The Jalisco Cartel Connection
CJNG is a seriously violent criminal organization in Mexico, led by “El Mencho.” They’re a big player in drug trafficking and generally unpleasant people. The US government even designated them as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Because, you know, destroying lives is bad. 😒
They smuggle everything across the border and are known for…forceful persuasion. So, Campo’s alleged actions are not just illegal, they’re extra-illegal.
Serious Federal Charges and Potential Sentences
Campo and Sensi each face four charges, all with lengthy potential prison sentences. Basically, if they’re convicted, they’re going to have a lot of time to reflect on their life choices. 😬
Conspiring to commit narcoterrorism? 20 years to life. Conspiring to distribute cocaine? 10 years to life. Providing material support to terrorists? Up to 20 years. And money laundering? Another 20 years. Look, just don’t do crimes, okay?
The US Attorney said Campo “betrayed the mission he was entrusted with.” Well, yes. That’s… generally a bad look.
Both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty, as is the way with these things. But honestly, this whole situation is just…a mess.
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