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California Man Charged in Major Drug Laundering Scheme

1/10/2026

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Yan Lin, a 41-year-old California man, appeared in Cincinnati federal court on charges of conspiracy to launder millions linked to drug trafficking.
The indictment covers March 2022 through October 2024 and says Lin coordinated a scheme to repatriate U.S. drug profits to Mexico.
He facilitated bulk cash transactions by converting them into electronics purchases shipped to Hong Kong.
Lin faces up to 20 years' imprisonment.

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Story summary

Yan Lin, a 41-year-old California man, appeared in Cincinnati federal court on charges of conspiracy to launder millions linked to drug trafficking.
The indictment covers March 2022 through October 2024 and says Lin coordinated a scheme to repatriate U.S. drug profits to Mexico.
He facilitated bulk cash transactions by converting them into electronics purchases shipped to Hong Kong.
Lin faces up to 20 years' imprisonment.