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Leon King allegedly made ‘good money’ before arrest
The Cane Garden Bay resident pleaded not guilty to one count of the acquisition, possession or use of proceeds of criminal conduct after Police allegedly observed him on January 24, 2012 around 2:25 p.m. travelling in and exiting a small vessel “Overeasy” which was docked close to the Frenchman’s Cay bridge.
Det. Sgt Adrian Dale told the court on March 12, 2014 that the money found in the bag at the time were used notes in low denominations and clearly exceeded the total amount allowed ($10,000) without declaration to Her Majesty’s Customs.
Dale testified that the money which amounted to $136,127 should rightfully have been declared. He also told the court that there should have been financial documentation that supported having that kind of money.
King reportedly told investigators at the time that he worked in various capacities such as a boat charter captain, truck driver and as a construction worker.
According to the transcript of the interview done with investigators, King said he never calculated how much he earned in a single year but told officers, “I know I does make good money.” King said he sometimes made $200-250 per day through tips and payments making it hard to calculate his earnings.
Two other Officers testified earlier and related elements of King’s arrest on suspicion of money laundering. He was reportedly arrested as part of an intelligence led operation. It was noted that King made no reply when asked whether the money found belonged to him.
The money was reportedly found in clear transparent plastic bags which indicated the amount contained in each bag, all hidden inside a large bag under the centre console of an open hull boat.
King, who represented himself in the matter, noted the officers had no record, photographic or otherwise, of him being involved in any criminal activity.
He later tendered a submission stating that he had no case to answer since the prosecution failed to prove that he had acquired any money through any form of criminal activity and have not proven that the money discovered had come by way of criminal activity.
Magistrate Dr Velon L. John is expected to make a ruling on the submissions made on March 27, 2014.
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12 Responses to “Leon King allegedly made ‘good money’ before arrest”
$136,127.00 you does get some big tip!!! Try to avoid the tips while in Jail