Braintree Brothers Laundered Drug Money At Casinos: AG

BRAINTREE, MA — Two Braintree brothers were arrested Wednesday after laundering money from selling marijuana, at casinos in Springfield, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, according to Attorney General Maura Healey's office. Wai Eng, 44, and Aibun Eng, 46, were charged with money laundering, possession with intent to distribute a class D substance, marijuana trafficking, and conspiracy to violate drug laws.

According to the Attorney General's office, the brothers ran a scheme to launder their drug profits at MGM Springfield, as well as casinos in neighboring states. With the help of MGM Springfield, State Police reviewed records from the casino and said they noticed activity that was consistent with money laundering. State Police got search warrants at the brothers' homes, as well as separate locations in Reading, Quincy, and Flushing, New York. The Attorney General's office said police seized five cars, more than $300,000 in cash, more than 100 pounds of marijuana, drug packaging paraphernalia, over $27,000 in casino chips, prepaid gift cards, jewelry, and drug ledgers.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges at their arraignment Wednesday in Quincy District Court. They were both held on $20,000 bail. Wai Eng and Aibun Eng are due back in Quincy District Court on Aug. 12.