U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss | U.S. Department of Justice
A federal grand jury has charged nine residents of Georgia with conspiracy to commit money laundering and other related offenses. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, David C. Weiss, following the return of a Superseding Indictment on November 14, 2024.
The individuals charged include Asaad Amir Hasuan, also known as “Dante Frederick,” aged 43; Deborah Danielstunstill, aged 73; Destinee Lecount, aged 27; Audrey Gibbons, aged 64; Penny Hunter, aged 58; Beverly Fredrick, aged 59; Lakisha Easton, aged 40; Jasmine Warren, aged 31; and Manuel Joseph Rocha, aged 53. All are from Brunswick, Georgia.
Hasuan faces multiple charges: one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, eight counts of money laundering, one count of wire fraud, and one count of attempted Hobbs Act extortion. Other defendants face varying counts related to conspiracy and money laundering.
The indictment outlines a scheme operated by Hasuan from September 2021 through at least May 2024 while he was incarcerated in Georgia. He allegedly defrauded family and friends of fellow inmates by promising legal assistance and investment opportunities among other services. These fraudulent activities reportedly led victims to transfer millions of dollars in money and property for his benefit.
One victim from Delaware is said to have transferred over $3.5 million in value. The proceeds were laundered through various financial transactions involving real estate and vehicles and funneled through a car rental company named “One Way Auto.”
U.S. Attorney Weiss remarked on the severity of the crimes: “While incarcerated, Mr. Husuan orchestrated an illegal scheme that defrauded victims of millions of dollars." He added that his office will continue efforts against those who disregard the law and commended the FBI for their investigation work.
The FBI’s Wilmington Resident Agency is leading this investigation with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meredith C. Ruggles and Claudia L. Pare prosecuting the case.
Authorities are seeking additional victims who may have had contact with Hasuan or his associates to provide more information by contacting the FBI's Baltimore Field Office at 410-265-8080.
Further details can be found on the websites for both the U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware and the District Court for Delaware or via PACER.
