Doc Antle has been doing some shady things in business allegedly involving huge sums of cash that crossed over into illegal territory. This is according to federal prosecutors. The ‘Tiger King’ star’s federal indictment was unsealed Monday after he was arrested by the FBI last week in South Carolina.
He’s facing two money laundering counts and is accused of laundering upwards of $500,000 with an employee of his who was involved in the plot. Doc and this employee, Andrew Sawyer, were soliciting people as early as 2019 to help launder money through a check-writing scheme in which they’d get cash upfront, and write a check back to the person.
‘Tiger King’ Star Doc Antle Allegedly LAUNDERED $500,000
The FBI say that they had 2 undercover informants working the case and claim to have tons of incriminating audio recordings and tapes of both men. As many know, Doc runs a wildlife preserve in Myrtle Beach where he houses a ton of different animals. Unfortunately for him, the operation has also been the subject of scrutiny since he was involved in the popular 2020 series ‘Tiger King’.
Doc’s due in court on Monday to hear the charges against him. The first count carries a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison. Maybe he can be cell mates with the Tiger King himself, Joe Exotic.
This isn’t Doc‘s first problem either, as he’s been taking heat from PETA for letting celebrity quests swing by and hang out with the animals on a very personal level. Though, they never had enough power to stop him from doing it. He also previously face criminal charges on the state level for alleged wrongdoing at the safari, alleging he trafficked lion cubs across state lines.
What do you think? Can you believe the charges and does it sound like Doc will be living in prison soon enough? Let us know in the comments below.
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