SHERMAN, Texas - A Mozambique national accused of leading a transnational organization that laundered hundreds of millions of dollars in drug proceeds has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison.
Norolamin Gulam, 53, a Mozambique national who had been living in Portugal, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas.
U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant sentenced Gulam on Sept. 15 to 135 months, or 11 years and three months, in federal prison. The judge also ordered him to pay a $7.5 million money judgment.
According to information presented in federal court, investigators identified Gulam in 2021 as the leader of a transnational money laundering organization with connections spanning Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, the United States and Central and South America.
Federal authorities said Gulam used multiple businesses and real estate ventures to move and conceal millions of dollars in proceeds generated through drug trafficking.
Investigators believe Gulam was responsible for laundering at least $500 million in U.S. currency, according to prosecutors.
The case was investigated as part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas.
Gulam's 135-month federal prison sentence will be followed by any additional requirements imposed as part of his judgment.
