Island Tri Truong of Orlando has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering related to drug distribution proceeds, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Truong faces up to 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been set.
Her husband, George Pherai Bogeajis, was previously sentenced in November 2024 to over 19 years in federal prison for drug distribution offenses.
Authorities say that on April 9, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at the couple’s home in Orlando. During the search, agents seized more than 51 kilograms of methamphetamine, various amounts of cocaine, MDMA and fentanyl, multiple firearms, and $717,480 in cash derived from drug sales. Investigators determined that Truong laundered about $766,000 in drug proceeds over four years prior to the search by depositing large sums of cash into different bank accounts and living well beyond her reported income.
While traveling in Paris during 2023, Truong used another person to buy a gold Rolex wristwatch for approximately $44,000 while reporting just over $21,000 in income that year. Authorities allege she avoided direct cash deposits by delivering thousands of dollars to friends and acquaintances who then transferred equivalent amounts back to her through their own bank accounts. In one instance, Truong gave $40,000 to an acquaintance who transferred it directly to the construction company building her new home; she advised this individual to deposit the funds incrementally so as not to attract attention from banks or law enforcement.
Truong agreed as part of her plea deal to forfeit two properties—including one valued at around $838,000—and two luxury watches purchased with proceeds from drug activities.
The case is being investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation Money Laundering Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Assistant United States Attorneys Dana E. Hill and Jennifer Harrington are prosecuting.
"This case was investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation Money Laundering Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Dana E. Hill and Jennifer Harrington."
