Doc Antle Sentenced to Prison for Animal Trafficking and Money Laundering
Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle, owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for animal trafficking and money laundering.
Overview
- Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison for animal trafficking and money laundering.
- He pleaded guilty in November 2023, leading to a total sentence of 366 days and a $55,000 fine.
- Antle is the owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, a facility implicated in illegal animal trafficking.
- In addition to his sentence, Antle was ordered to forfeit animals and funds related to his illegal activities.
- Two of Antle's employees have also been sentenced for their involvement in the trafficking schemes.
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Doc Antle pleaded guilty to one count of wildlife trafficking under the Lacey Act and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering related to the illegal interstate sale of seven endangered animals and the falsification of paperwork to disguise these transactions.
The animals involved included baby chimpanzees, cheetahs, lions, and tigers, all of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Doc Antle was ordered to pay a $55,000 fine and forfeit animals and funds related to his illegal activities.
Yes, two of Doc Antle's employees were also sentenced for their involvement in the trafficking schemes.
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