Island Tri Truong, a resident of Orlando, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering related to drug distribution proceeds. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Truong could face up to 20 years in federal prison, with sentencing yet to be scheduled.
According to the plea agreement, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the home of Truong and her husband, George Pherai Bogeajis, on April 9, 2024. Agents seized over 51 kilograms of methamphetamine, as well as cocaine, MDMA, fentanyl, several firearms, and $717,480 in cash believed to be from drug sales. Investigators found that Truong laundered approximately $766,000 in drug proceeds over four years. The couple deposited large sums of cash into various bank accounts and maintained a lifestyle that did not match their reported incomes.
The investigation revealed that while visiting Paris in 2023, Truong used another person to buy a gold Rolex wristwatch for about $44,000 USD despite reporting an annual income of only $21,090. She also avoided depositing cash directly into her own accounts by giving thousands of dollars to friends and acquaintances who then transferred the funds back to her through their banks. In one instance, she gave $40,000 in cash to an acquaintance who then transferred the same amount to the construction company building their home on Bearle Road. Truong advised this friend to deposit the money in increments under $10,000 over several months to avoid detection by financial institutions and law enforcement.
As part of her plea deal, Truong agreed to forfeit two properties—including one valued at about $838,000—and two luxury watches purchased with drug proceeds.
George Pherai Bogeajis was previously sentenced on November 13, 2024, receiving more than 19 years in federal prison for drug distribution.
“This case was investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation Money Laundering Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Dana E. Hill and Jennifer Harrington.”
