Dominican-born US citizen sentenced for money laundering in Washington

Washington, D.C. – A U.S. citizen of Dominican origin was convicted for her participation in a multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme, according to judicial authorities in Washington, D.C.. Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Lorena Pérez Herrera, 29, to two years in prison, one year of supervised release, and the payment of more than $1.4 million in restitution. According to the prosecution, between the years 2020 and 2023, Pérez Herrera was part of a criminal network that used shell companies and multiple bank accounts to hide funds from electronic fraud. Authorities detailed that the scheme moved more than 20 million dollars. The illicit network affected various entities, including government agencies, educational institutions, and private companies, which heightened the severity of the case.

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The authorities reiterated their commitment to prosecute financial crimes and warned that they will continue to strengthen control mechanisms to prevent this type of fraudulent operations.