US authorities have charged Derek Rockette for ML and distribution and possession (with the intent to distribute) of cocaine and fentanyl. Rockette, with co-conspirators Norma Corina Armenta-Lizarraga, Jian Zhong Fang, Yuede Zheng and Wai Ming Mak, knowingly conducted financial transactions involving the proceeds from illicit distribution of controlled substances.
At least since 2016, Rockette had conspired to distribute controlled substances including cocaine and fentanyl. Notably, he was under a significant debt to his Mexico-based drug supplier.
Rockette and co-conspirators used various means of ML in this conspiracy. These means included using ATMs to deposit cash drug payments of over $8,500,000 between June 2018 and September 2019. The deposited funds were subsequently transferred to bank accounts based in Mexico. Further, Rockette knowingly distributed over 400 grams of fentanyl and possessed cocaine with the intent to distribute.
Source: US Department of Justice