Assistant U.S. Attorney
Department Of Justice
Puerto Rico
Experience Assistant U.S. AttorneyMoney Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Prosecutor, U.S. Attorney's Office Puerto Rico United States Attorney's Office Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Law Practice industry 2005 – Present (5 years 5 months) Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Assistant U.S. Attorney assigned to investigate and prosecute international and national money laundering schemes involving proceeds from an array of illegal activities. Work closely with federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, as well as with financial institutions, to identify and dismantle illegal money laundering organizations. Designated additionally to investigate, prosecute and pursue forfeiture of assets to the United States through civil and criminal judicial proceedings.Conceptualized, and played an integral role in the creation of the first ever Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Unit in the District of Puerto Rico. From inception this unit has played a critical role in streamlining the forfeiture process within the District; providing invaluable guidance to all criminal divisions, and brining much needed asset forfeiture and money laundering training to agents and prosecutors throughout Puerto Rico.Assigned to White Collar Crimes unit from 1999 to 2004 investigating a wide range of criminal violations including but not limited to fraud involving federal funds, bank fraud, public corruption, human trafficking violations, diversion of labor union funds and child pronography.