A federal jury convicted Ángel Del Villar, CEO of Del Records, for violating the Kingpin Act by doing business with sanctioned drug traffickers. The case arose from dealings with Jesús Pérez Alvear, who laundered drug money and promoted narcocorridos. Despite defense arguments blaming a former employee, Del Villar was found guilty after a comprehensive nine-day trial, highlighting the serious repercussions of engaging with known drug traffickers. This conviction underscores efforts to uphold federal laws against drug-related crimes in the entertainment industry.
During the trial, Del Villar's attorneys attempted to shift responsibility to a former employee, arguing that he acted without the approval or knowledge of Del Villar.
The Kingpin Act prohibits U.S. residents and businesses from engaging with individuals or entities sanctioned by the Treasury Department due to their drug trafficking connections.
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