What federal charges does former DEA agent Paul Campo face?

Paul Campo faces charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, drug trafficking conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy for his alleged involvement with the CJNG cartel.

Who is the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)?

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is a powerful Mexican drug cartel designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department.

How did former DEA agent Paul Campo allegedly launder money?

Campo allegedly converted cash into cryptocurrency to buy drugs and discussed methods like real estate investment and bulk cash smuggling to move millions for the cartel.

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Ex-DEA Agent Accused of Cartel Drug Scheme

6 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Ex-DEA agent Paul Campo indicted for drug trafficking conspiracy.
He allegedly conspired to launder millions for the cartel.
Campo and associate met with a confidential source posing as cartel.

Ex-DEA Agent Accused of Cartel Drug Scheme

A former high-ranking Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agent, Paul Campo, has been indicted on federal charges. The indictment, unsealed recently, accuses Campo and his associate, Robert Sensi, of conspiring to traffic drugs and launder millions of dollars for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a group designated as a foreign terrorist organization. Campo, who spent nearly 25 years with the DEA, allegedly facilitated the conversion of cash into cryptocurrency for drug purchases and laundered substantial proceeds.

Prosecutors contend that Campo and Sensi met with a confidential source, acting under law enforcement direction and posing as a cartel operative. During discussions in New York and Florida, they reportedly detailed methods for moving cartel funds, including real estate investments and bulk cash smuggling. Campo, who previously led the DEA's money laundering operations, allegedly revealed his past involvement in helping clients move money.