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).

🤖 Quick Answer

What happened to the criminal charges against Christopher Scanlon?
The U.S. Department of Justice dismissed the federal indictment against Christopher James Scanlon, who had been charged with conspiracy to own and operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. The dismissal order was filed on April 30, 2025, signed by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba's office in the District of New Jersey.

Why did the DOJ drop the case against Christopher Scanlon?
According to the amended order for dismissal, the DOJ stated that "further prosecution of this charge is not in the interests of the United States at this time." The dismissal followed failed plea negotiations and a legal challenge filed by Scanlon contesting the indictment that had been brought in March.

When was Christopher Scanlon originally arrested and indicted?
Christopher Scanlon was arrested in 2023

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