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Ayman Jomoa in charge of Hezbollah tainted money

14-12-2011 | 08:28

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Ayman Jomoa in charge of Hezbollah tainted money

A Lebanese citizen alleged to be in contact with Hezbollah and with a Mexican cartel is charged with drug trafficking and money-laundering in the U.S., according to the U.S. Treasury Department.

Ayman Jomoa, 47, also known as “Junior” is accused of directing an international cartel with the participation of Colombian gangs and Los Zetas killing Mexican gang. In case he is proven guilty, Jomoa will face life sentence. However, to this day, Jomoa has yet to hand himself over to the U.S., according to official judicial documents.

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