A Lexington man, Jamele Mundy, 35, has been sentenced to 156 months in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering offenses. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell delivered the sentence on Monday. Mundy was charged with possession with intent to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Mundy's involvement in a multi-jurisdictional, international drug trafficking organization included receiving large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine base for distribution in Lexington. In May 2023, a DEA search at a stash house operated by Mundy resulted in the seizure of over three kilograms of fentanyl, more than two kilograms of cocaine base, and $67,315 in cash. The location also contained equipment used for processing narcotics.
The investigation revealed that Mundy processed drugs using specialized equipment and laundered proceeds by delivering bulk cash to be converted into cryptocurrency. In February 2023 alone, he delivered $147,540 for laundering purposes.
Under federal law, Mundy is required to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for release. Following his prison term, he will be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for five years and must forfeit the seized $67,315.
The sentencing was announced by Carlton S. Shier IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, along with Jim Scott from the DEA's Louisville Field Division.
This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation aimed at dismantling high-level criminal networks through coordinated efforts across multiple agencies.
