On November 14, 2024, a federal grand jury charged nine residents of Georgia with conspiracy to commit money laundering and related offenses. The announcement was made by David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware.
The defendants include Asaad Amir Hasuan, also known as "Dante Frederick," age 43; Deborah Danielstunstill, age 73; Destinee Lecount, age 27; Audrey Gibbons, age 64; Penny Hunter, age 58; Beverly Fredrick, age 59; Lakisha Easton, age 40; Jasmine Warren, age 31; and Manuel Joseph Rocha, age 53. All are from Brunswick, Georgia.
Hasuan faces multiple charges: 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. Other defendants face various counts primarily related to conspiracy and money laundering.
According to the Superseding Indictment, Hasuan orchestrated fraud schemes from September 2021 through May 2024 while incarcerated in Georgia. He targeted family and friends of fellow inmates by promising legal assistance and investment opportunities but instead defrauded them out of millions. One victim in Delaware lost over $3.5 million in assets.
Hasuan reportedly conspired with others to launder the proceeds through financial transactions involving real estate and vehicles. The operation included funneling funds through a car rental company named "One Way Auto."
U.S. Attorney Weiss remarked on the case: “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." He commended the FBI's involvement in investigating the case.
The FBI’s Wilmington Resident Agency is leading the investigation with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meredith C. Ruggles and Claudia L. Pare prosecuting.
Authorities are seeking additional victims connected to Hasuan's activities and urge those affected or with information to contact the FBI at their Baltimore Field Office at 410-265-8080.
Further details about this case can be found on the websites for both the U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware and the District Court for Delaware or via PACER.