Federal Jury Convicted Manaseh Mintah in Laundering Case
A Massachusetts resident was found guilty in Newark for moving over $1.2 million through a shell company.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Financial Crime
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A federal jury in Newark has convicted Manaseh Mintah of money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. Mintah utilized personal accounts and a shell company to move stolen funds related to romance scams.
Why it matters
The conviction highlights the ongoing struggle to combat organized financial crime that exploits personal bank accounts to hide illicit proceeds. By dismantling such networks, authorities aim to disrupt the movement of stolen funds in complex fraud schemes.
A federal jury convicted Mintah on five counts following a two-week trial in Newark. He faces up to 20 years in prison for the primary charges, with a sentencing hearing currently scheduled for March 16, 2027.
The players
Manaseh Mintah
He is the Dracut, Massachusetts, resident convicted for his role in laundering $1.2 million through an unlicensed money transmission scheme.
Dazionking LLC
This entity served as the shell company used by the defendant to disguise the source of criminal proceeds.
The details
Mintah, a resident of Dracut, Massachusetts, funneled money received directly from romance scam victims through his business, Dazionking LLC. He effectively transferred the stolen proceeds to coconspirators using a series of wire transfers and cash withdrawals.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Manaseh Mintah was convicted by a federal jury.
March 16, 2027: Sentencing hearing for Manaseh Mintah.
Legal Context
This case reflects broader federal efforts to prosecute unlicensed money transmitters who bypass regulatory scrutiny to facilitate criminal enterprise. Such prosecutions follow established patterns of targeting the middle-men who enable the movement of illicit proceeds.
This investigation serves as a reminder to the public regarding the risks of romance scams and the importance of verifying the legitimacy of digital money transfers. Authorities continue to monitor for fraudulent financial activity that exploits unsuspecting individuals.
The takeaway
Financial criminals frequently exploit shell companies to obscure the trail of stolen funds from scam victims. Residents should remain vigilant about suspicious wire requests and report potential fraud to federal authorities.
What happens next
The sentencing hearing for Manaseh Mintah is set for March 16, 2027, where the judge will determine the final term of imprisonment.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings regarding illicit monetary transfers, visit the Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
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