Overview
- Paul Campo, a former DEA deputy chief of financial operations, and associate Robert Sensi were arrested in New York and pleaded not guilty during initial appearances.
- Both men were ordered detained without bail, with a federal judge setting the next court date for December 19.
- The indictment alleges agreements to launder about $12 million, conversion of roughly $750,000 into cryptocurrency, and a payment tied to about 220 kilograms of cocaine worth approximately $5 million.
- Prosecutors say funds were sent to a cryptocurrency wallet controlled by the government and that evidence includes recorded meetings, cellphone location data, emails, and surveillance images.
- The case ties the alleged conduct to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization in February 2025, and includes discussions about drones and military‑grade weapons.