Two Arrested in Alleged Money Laundering Scheme Linking Chinese Entities, Mexican Drug Cartels

The men were allegedly part of a transnational organization laundering millions in drug money for Mexican drug traffickers.

The U.S. Department of Justice building, in Washington on June 28, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Justice Department has announced charges against two individuals for their alleged involvement in laundering money for Mexican drug cartels, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels, which authorities say have “caused the worst drug crisis” in U.S. history.

Officials arrested Tan Li Pei of Georgia on May 22, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a statement issued that day.