Federal authorities charged Mastan Mathan with conspiracy to commit money laundering Wednesday.

Mathan attempted to hide the proceeds from the sale of synthetic marijuana at a convenience store in Forty Fort, court documents allege.

Mathan and unnamed co-conspirators shipped packages of synthetic marijuana from Florida to GM Foodmart, 973 Wyoming Ave., and sold the drug to customers at the store, according to the U.S. Attorney's office. Mathan and co-conspirators deposited proceeds from the illegal sales and money from legitimate business in store and personal bank accounts, authorities said.

A number listed for Mathan in Kingston was disconnected. An employee at GM Foodmart said he was not available.