Indian-origin US politician Anand Shah pleads guilty in illegal gambling case; earned $900,000, used it to fund campaign
- Anand ShahAn Indian-origin US politician in New Jersey has been permanently barred from holding public office after admitting his role in an illegal gambling operation linked to the Lucchese crime family, which prosecutors said earned him about $900,000.
- Anand Shah, 44, a councilman in the Borough of Prospect Park, pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering and official misconduct.
- He resigned from the council on Friday after his plea became public and is scheduled to be sentenced on December 4, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced.
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- Anand ShahAn Indian-origin US politician in New Jersey has been permanently barred from holding public office after admitting his role in an illegal gambling operation linked to the Lucchese crime family, which prosecutors said earned him about $900,000.
- Anand Shah, 44, a councilman in the Borough of Prospect Park, pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering and official misconduct.
- He resigned from the council on Friday after his plea became public and is scheduled to be sentenced on December 4, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced.
Sources: Times of India