A Massachusetts man has admitted to his involvement in laundering large sums of drug money linked to suppliers from Central and South America. Jason Hunter, aged 48 from Revere, entered a guilty plea in a federal court in Boston. He faced charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances, and money laundering.
U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young has set Hunter's sentencing for July 22, 2025. The guilty plea follows an investigation by law enforcement which involved undercover operations across multiple U.S. cities, including Boston. These operations were aimed at dismantling international money-laundering networks that used Colombian brokers to mediate between Latin American drug suppliers and U.S. customers.
On February 28, 2024, Hunter reportedly delivered $140,000 in drug money to undercover agents. He was arrested on April 3, 2024, while attempting another money pickup. Authorities seized $100,000 in illicit proceeds at the time of his arrest. A search of Hunter's home and car led to the discovery of over 16 kilograms of counterfeit methamphetamine pills and various other controlled substances.
Hunter faces severe penalties for his convictions, including potential life imprisonment and substantial fines. The conspiracy charge related to methamphetamine distribution alone could result in a minimum sentence of 10 years.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Stephen Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Boston Field Division. Massachusetts State Police provided assistance in the case, which is being prosecuted by First Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Ferguson and Assistant U.S. Attorney Alathea Porter.
This case is part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation, an initiative focusing on high-level criminal networks. The prosecution emphasizes that the details of the allegations will be proven in court, preserving the presumption of innocence until guilt is established.
