Kentucky’s CJNG Money Laundering Network - The Money Trail Gets Deeper (Jon Griggs Returns)
Borderland: Narcosis with Vincent 'Rocco' VargasShow Notes
On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Jon Griggs for an update on the CJNG-linked investigation in Kentucky. Jon shares newly discussed details, including alleged money laundering between $4–$10 billion, U.S.-based shell companies, Florida real estate, and international ties. Reported local payments exceeding $200 million and political connections are also examined.
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Disclaimer: Listen to Jon’s first episode to catch up on the full story:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fYE3xf5YgRxNKaBdN5GiU?si=588f3010be204a9a
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:38) $10 Billion Money Trail
(8:24) Unmasking Shell Companies and Florida Properties
(11:58) Torture, Crypto King, and Potential Child Trafficking Victim
(17:04) Pre-textural Stops, Political Ties, Unanswered Calls to the AG
(25:00) Police and Politicians Possibly Implicated in Money Laundering
(32:09) From Dubai to China: The Global Crime Network
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