Trump Ally Charged in Bitcoin-Laundering Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A close ally of former President Donald Trump has been arrested and charged with laundering millions of dollars in bitcoin for criminals.
Tom Barrack, the founder and former CEO of the private equity firm Colony Capital, was taken into custody on Tuesday morning at his home in Santa Monica, California. He is facing charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and obstruction of justice.
According to the indictment, Barrack used his company, Colony Capital, to launder millions of dollars in bitcoin for a client who was later identified as being involved in a criminal organization. The indictment alleges that Barrack knew or should have known that his client was engaged in criminal activity, but he nonetheless agreed to launder the money.
Barrack is also accused of obstructing justice by lying to investigators about his relationship with his client and by destroying evidence related to the case.
If convicted, Barrack faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
The arrest of Barrack is a major blow to Trump and his inner circle. Barrack was one of Trump’s earliest and most loyal supporters, and he played a key role in Trump’s successful presidential campaign in 2016.
The indictment against Barrack is the latest in a series of legal challenges that Trump and his allies have faced in recent months. Several other former Trump aides have been charged with crimes, including Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, and Roger Stone.
The arrest of Barrack and the other Trump associates is a sign that the Justice Department is continuing to investigate Trump and his allies for potential wrongdoing. It is unclear whether Trump himself will be charged with any crimes, but the investigation is ongoing.
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