GEORGIA, USA — Nine people are facing charges related to a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme perpetrated by a man incarcerated in a Georgia prison, the United States Attorney's Office announced in a release Tuesday.
Authorities say Asaad Amir Hasuan, 43, also known as "Dante Frederick," defrauded millions from fellow inmates and their families during a yearslong scheme. They believe Hasuan falsely promised legal assistance, physical protection and investment opportunities to the victims.
"Hasuan induced his victims out of millions of dollars, including one Delaware resident who transferred money and property valued at more than $3.5 million," the release states. Investigators believe the crimes went on from September 2021 to May 2024.
Hasuan is accused of conspiring with a "network of money mules" to launder funds through financial transactions including the purchase of real estate property, mobile homes and vehicles. Authorities say Hasuan, along with the eight others charged, also funneled the fraudulent proceeds through the car rental company "One Way Auto."
“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,” said U.S. Attorney David Weiss.
The U.S. Attorney's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are searching for any other possible victims involved in this incident. Anyone who had contact with Hasuan and would like to provide any additional information to investigators can contact the FBI at the Baltimore Field Office at 410-265-8080.
Here's what each defendant is charged with:
Asaad Amir Hasuan of Brunswick, Georgia
- One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Eight counts of money laundering
- One count of wire fraud
- One count of attempted Hobbs Act extortion
Deborah Danielstunstill, 73, of Brunswick, Georgia
- One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Three counts of money laundering
Destinee Lecount, 27, of Brunswick, Georgia
- One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
Audrey Gibbons, 64, of Brunswick, Georgia
- One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
Penny Hunter, 58, of Brunswick, Georgia
- One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Three counts of money laundering
Beverly Fredrick, 59, of Brunswick, Georgia
- One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
- Two counts of money laundering
Lakisha Easton, 40, of Brunswick, Georgia
- One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
Jasmine Warren, 31, of Brunswick, Georgia
- One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
Manuel Joseph Rocha, 53, of Brunswick, Georgia
- One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
