https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2024/07/24/jury-convicts-brooklyn-man-in-money-laundering-scheme/

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN-A FEDERAL JURY IN BROOKLYN convicted borough resident Alex Levin on both counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to violate the Travel Act in connection with his role in an international scheme on Wednesday.

Levin was convicted of participating in the theft of millions of dollars and property from safe deposit boxes at multiple banks outside of the United States, including in Ukraine, Russia, North Macedonia, Moldova, Latvia, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

As proven at trial, between March 2015 and October 2019, Levin was a member of a sophisticated group that targeted foreign banks that appeared to lack strong security features. Members of the conspiracy posed as customers at the banks and rented safe deposit boxes. Levin's role in the conspiracy was based in Brooklyn; he assisted in laundering the proceeds of the scheme to the U.S. Using U.S. bank accounts, including within the Eastern District of New York, he purchased sophisticated camera equipment used in the thefts, including borescopes, which are small, specialized, medical grade cameras.

The verdict followed a seven-day trial before U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall. When sentenced, Levin faces up to 10 years in prison.