BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A Georgia inmate is accused of convincing people to send him money in exchange for the safety of their loved ones in prison and investment opportunities.
Asaad Amir Hasuan, 43, also known as “Dante Frederick” is believed to have defrauded millions of dollars from victims from September 2021 through at least May 2024 while behind bars at the Glynn County Detention Center in Brunswick, Georgia and the Telfair State Prison in McRae-Helena.
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In one case, a person from Delaware sent more than $3.5 million in money and property to Hasuan while incarcerated.
“In calls and texts Hasuan sent from Telfair State Prison in McRae-Helena, Georgia, he told this individual that a witness in the inmate’s criminal case would ‘agree to recant her statement in exchange for a $40,000 payment,’ and that ‘he would facilitate that payment,’” according to an MSN article.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office charged Hasuan with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering; eight counts of money laundering; one count of wire fraud; and one count of attempted Hobbs Act extortion.
Along with Hasuan, seven other men have been charged with helping orchestrate the scheme. The men are described in the statement as “money mules.”
Those involved are accused of helping launder the money through the purchase of property, mobile homes, automobiles and a rental car company called “One Way Auto.”
“While incarcerated, Mr. Hasuan orchestrated an illegal scheme that defrauded victims of millions of dollars,” U.S. Attorney David Weiss said. “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 is investigating.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI want anyone with additional information to contact the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office at 410-265-8080.
More information on the case can be found at Justice.gov.