Suspected money launderer Christopher Scanlon has had his indictment dismissed.

Scanlon was arrested back in 2023. Following failed plea negotiations, Scanlon was then indicted back in March.

As per an amended order for dismissal filed on April 30th;

Alina Habba, the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, (by Megan Linares and Aaron Webman, Assistant United States Attorneys, appearing) hereby dismisses the Indictment … against Christopher James Scanlon, charging the defendant with conspiracy to own and operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.

The DOJ’s stated reason for letting Scanlon go was;

further prosecution of this charge is not in the interests of the United States at this time.

The dismissal followed a challenge from Scanlon (right), arguing his indictment should be dismissed as per the Speedy Trial Act. In support of dismissal, Scanlon argued 70 days had passed from his indictment without trial.

The DOJ initially opposed Scanlon’s motion and filed a response in opposition back in March.

On May 12th, the court ordered the return of $1 million Scanlon had put up for bail.

Through the entities PMA Media Group, Aurae Lifestyle, Nvayo Limited, Club Swan and AU Card LLC, Scanlon was accused of operating an “unlicensed private bank”.

Several of Scanlon’s clients included several MLM Ponzi operators. With Scanlon’s assistance, these scammers defrauded consumers out of at least $1.7 billion (that’s an estimate from just the MLM side of things).