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Press Release

Georgia Residents Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, Money Laundering, Wire Fraud, and Attempted Extortion

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Delaware

Wilmington, Del. – On November 14, 2024, a federal grand jury returned a Superseding Indictment charging nine Georgia residents with conspiracy to commit money laundering and related offenses, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, David C. Weiss, announced today. 

Defendant

Charges

Asaad Amir Hasuan, also known as “Dante Frederick,” age 43, of Brunswick, Georgia
  • One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
  • Eight counts of money laundering
  • One count of wire fraud
  • One count of attempted Hobbs Act extortion
Deborah Danielstunstill, age 73, of Brunswick, Georgia
  • One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
  • Three counts of money laundering
Destinee Lecount, age 27, of Brunswick, Georgia
  • One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
Audrey Gibbons, age 64, of Brunswick, Georgia
  • One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
Penny Hunter, age 58, of Brunswick, Georgia
  • One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
  • Three counts of money laundering
Beverly Fredrick, age 59, of Brunswick, Georgia
  • One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
  • Two counts of money laundering
Lakisha Easton, age 40, of Brunswick, Georgia
  • One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
Jasmine Warren, age 31, of Brunswick, Georgia
  • One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
Manuel Joseph Rocha, age 53, of Brunswick, Georgia
  • One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering

According to the Superseding Indictment, from about September 2021 through at least May 2024, while incarcerated in Georgia, Hasuan perpetrated fraud schemes against the family and friends of his fellow inmates.  Hasuan induced his victims to transfer money and property for his own personal benefit and for the benefit of others by, among other things, falsely promising to provide legal assistance, physical protection, and investment opportunities.  Hasuan ultimately defrauded his victims out of millions of dollars, including one Delaware resident who transferred money and property valued at more than $3.5 million.  Hasuan then conspired with a network of money mules to launder the proceeds of his fraud schemes through various financial transactions, including the purchase of real property, mobile homes, and automobiles.  The defendants also funneled the fraud proceeds through a car rental company doing business in the name of “One Way Auto.”

U.S. Attorney Weiss stated, “While incarcerated, Mr. Husuan orchestrated an illegal scheme that defrauded victims of millions of dollars. Working with our law enforcement partners, my office will continue to prioritize prosecuting individuals who choose to continue to disregard the rule of law. I commend the FBI for their work in investigating this case.”

The FBI’s Wilmington Resident Agency is investigating this case.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meredith C. Ruggles and Claudia L. Pare are assigned to prosecute this case.

The U.S Attorney’s Office and the FBI are seeking to identify additional victims of Asaad Amir Hasuan a/k/a “Dante Fredrick.”  If you, your family member, or anyone that you know had contact with Hasuan and would like to provide additional information, please contact the FBI at Baltimore Field Office at 410-265-8080.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware.  Related court documents and information is located on the website of the District Court for the District of Delaware or on PACER.

Updated November 25, 2024
Topic
Financial Fraud
Components
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
USAO - Delaware