A Revere man has admitted in federal court to laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars in drug money for suppliers based in Central and South America and possessing large quantities of narcotics. Jason Hunter, 48, pleaded guilty in Boston to several serious charges, including conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 22, 2025, and faces the possibility of decades in federal prison.
According to court documents, Hunter acted as a U.S.-based money launderer, delivering bulk cash drug proceeds on multiple occasions to undercover agents posing as launderers. In one instance, he delivered $140,000 in drug money; in another, he was arrested with $100,000 on his way to another handoff. A subsequent search uncovered more than 17 kilograms of controlled substances in his home and vehicle, including counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine and fentanyl, cocaine, oxycodone, and marijuana—indicative of his deep involvement in high-level drug trafficking operations.
Individuals charged with drug trafficking and money laundering at this scale face harsh federal penalties. Each drug trafficking charge involving methamphetamine carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison, along with at least five years of supervised release and fines up to $10 million. The money laundering conspiracy charge adds up to 20 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and fines up to $500,000 or twice the amount laundered. These are not only severe consequences but also reflect the government’s aggressive stance against international drug networks and the laundering operations that sustain them.
This case was brought under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) initiative, which focuses on dismantling the most dangerous drug and financial networks. For anyone accused of similar offenses, the stakes are extraordinarily high. Securing experienced legal counsel early in the process is critical to navigating the complexities of federal drug and money laundering charges.
At Dhar Law, LLP, we have defended countless money laundering cases and fought for our clients’ rights by building a robust case to counter the prosecution’s allegations. Please contact us at 617-880-6155 to speak to a member of our award winning money laundering defense team if you or someone you know is affected by money laundering and drug trafficking charges.
