Poker Expert Faces Charges for Alleged Involvement in Human Smuggling
Professional Poker Player Elvis Lopez-Ambrosio Indicted on Human Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges
Elvis Bersai Lopez-Ambrosio, a well-known poker player who frequently appeared on Hustler Casino Live, has been indicted on human trafficking and money laundering charges, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney's Office of New Mexico.
The indictment details Lopez-Ambrosio's alleged involvement with the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization, but specifics about his role within the group and any related money laundering activities are not provided in the search results.
Lopez-Ambrosio, who goes by the name "Pepe" on Hustler Casino Live, is accused of coordinating with Mexican human smugglers to facilitate the illegal entry of undocumented aliens from Guatemala into the United States through Southern New Mexico. He is also alleged to have instructed co-conspirators to open U.S. bank accounts to receive smuggling fees in an untraceable manner.
The Lopez Human Smuggling Organization is led by Ronaldo Galindo Lopez-Escobar, aka Tio Roni, who is a 46-year-old Guatemalan. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has also announced financial sanctions and asset freezes on alleged members of the group, including Lopez-Escobar.
If found guilty, Lopez-Ambrosio faces up to 20 years in prison. However, it is important to note that the charges against him do not mention any specific incident involving the Hustler Casino or his poker activities. Additionally, Lopez-Ambrosio is not suggested to be part of the money-laundering operation within Hustler Casino, and his poker activities are not part of the scheme.
The stream has a history of controversy, including a high-profile cheating investigation, sexual harassment complaints, and allegations of cheating in private games. So far, nobody from Hustler has commented on the matter regarding Lopez-Ambrosio's indictment.
It is also worth noting that there is a separate reference to “Pepe” accused by the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of money laundering and being a founder of the Alliance for a Peaceful El Salvador, but the connection between Pepe, Elvis Bersai Lopez-Ambrosio, and the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization is not explicitly documented in the retrieved data.
No detailed information on the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization's operations, structure, or additional suspects is present within the search results. Similarly, a figure named Pepe is separately accused of money laundering but without clear linkage to Lopez-Ambrosio or the human smuggling organization.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has also announced financial sanctions and asset freezes on alleged members of the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization. The statement from the United States Attorney's Office of New Mexico detailed the operation's alleged human trafficking activities, but no further elaboration on money laundering linked specifically to these human trafficking charges besides general accusations towards Lopez-Ambrosio is found.
This news comes as a shock to the poker community, where Lopez-Ambrosio was known for his loose play and unafraid attitude towards large pots. It remains to be seen how these allegations will impact his career in the sport.
In light of the general news regarding Lopez-Ambrosio's indictment on human trafficking and money laundering charges, speculation about possible connections between his casino-games activities, specifically poker, and his alleged crime-and-justice related actions have arisen. However, it is crucial to note that the charges against him do not mention any specific casino-and-gambling activities.
