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Page 6, December 2, 2024, The Islander Federal indictment Continued from Page 1 with Bank of America and Sun Trust. Gibbons and Hunter jointly opened and controlled two bank accounts with South Coast Bank and Trust. One ac count was in their names and one ac count was held in the name of One Way Automotive Rentals LLC. Fredrick opened and controlled bank accounts with Bank of America and Five Star Credit Union. Money was transferred among the members and others “unknown to the Grand Jury” including wire transfers, cashier’s checks, peer to peer services, and cash payments. The indictment states: “It was part of the conspiracy that its members engaged in financial transactions de signed to conceal the true origin of the funds and otherwise spend the illicit proceeds, including financial transac tions relating to the following proper ties and mobile homes: Danielstunstill purchased property at 1515 Old Jesup Rd., Brunswick Feb. 14, 2022 and sold it Nov. 28, 2023. Fredrick purchased property at 120 and 122 Joann Drive, Brunswick March 18, 2022. Hunter purchased property at 1700 Demere Rd Lot #134 on St. Simons Is land, April 12, 2022. Hunter and Hasuan purchased property at 28 Merritt Trace, Bruns wick, May 19, 2022. According to the indictment the members funneled fraud proceeds through a rental car company One Way Auto by purchasing automobiles. Danielstunstill purchased a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe later used as a rental car for One Way Auto. The indictment states that at Hasu- an’s direction Danielstunstill, Lecount and Hunter withdrew fraud proceeds in cash and delivered it to Rocha who served as auto broker. Rocha would then purchase vehicles on behalf of Hasuan and at his direction. The members transported, stored and registered vehicles as well as ob tain and transfer titles. They used fraud proceeds to pay for auto maintenance to conceal the source of the funds. Hunter paid $18,336 to repair and service a 2014 Maserati on Aug. 9, 2022. Danielstunstill, Lecount and War ren served as “secretaries” for the mon ey laundering conspiracy and tracked fraud proceeds transferred between and among accounts, co-conspirators and others. Hunter and Gibbons formed the Georgia-based limited liability com panies on behalf of Hasuan including One Way Automotive Rentals LLC. Gibbons provided payroll services and prepared and submitted tax filings on behalf of one Way Automotive Rentals LLC. The indictment states that mem bers profited from the money launder ing conspiracy and received a cut of the proceeds or personally benefit by payment of rent, utilities and other expenses. Between September 2021 and Turn to Page 10 Federal indictment L©e®5 this ChHsbma Not all hearing loss requires a hearing aid. If you thinkyou are experiencing hearing loss, see Southeast Georgia's only licensed Doctors of Audiology. we went to a hearing doctor. Trust the Doctors at Advanced Hearing & Balance Center. HEAR BETTER-NO RISK Free 30-Day Test Drive on all hearing devices we recommend Make an Appointment (912)267-1569 Physician-Referred ADVANCED HEARING & BALANCE CENTER Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus 3025 Shrine Rd, Suite 490, Brunswick, GA 31520 We will be open on Christmas Day beginning at 11:00 with unique specials. BulkTake Out orders will be available. Please call two days in advance before pickup if possible. Roast Loin of Pork with Bread Dressing and Apple Rosemary Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Peach Cobbler Located in the Pier Village • St. Simons Island 912-634-6500 912.265.4735 or toll free at 866.275.6801 www.Hospice.me golden”isles Your hometown hospice { HOSPICE \ V HONORS [^3 2024 / w The only community non-profit hospice serving our area, with a local board of directors. w Provides care to patients living in nursing facilities. w First and only local hospice operating a freestanding inpatient care unit. w The only hospice employing a full-time, board-certified hospice and palliative physician. w Provides hospice care in the comfort of your own home, including assisted living facilities. V" Local hospital inpatient services provided.
