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Arrest for Money Laundering, Possession of Narcotics Proceeds, and Tax Evasion
By Anonymous — Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department Location: Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility Suspect City of residence Age A two-month financial crimes investigation by the Ventura County Combined Agency Taskforce, revealed evidence that Mitchell Diamond engaged in narcotics related money laundering, tax evasion, and possessing proceeds from narcotic sales in excess of $100,000 and $25,000. On September 10, 2009, the Honorable Judge Lane of the Ventura County Superior Court issued an arrest warrant for Diamond for 66 felonies, including 59 counts of money laundering, 5 counts of tax evasion, and 2 counts of possessing proceeds from narcotic sales. Judge Lane set bail at $1,000,000. In June 2009, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Narcotic Unit, the Simi Valley Police Department Narcotic Unit and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation Economic Crimes Unit concluded a month-long joint investigation into Diamond and arrested him for selling cocaine in Ventura County. At that time, search warrants were served at multiple locations. An analysis of financial evidence by the District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation revealed additional crimes for which Diamond was arrested today. He was arrested at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility, where he was in custody for the prior arrest for cocaine sales. |
