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Anand Shah pleads guilty in New Jersey illegal gambling case
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Prospect Park councilman Anand Shah pleaded guilty on 28 August to racketeering, money laundering and official misconduct, PlayUSA reported, citing New Jersey officials. Shah admitted earning $900,084 in criminal proceeds from managing illegal poker clubs between January 2017 and August 2023. He must relinquish his council seat, and prosecutors will recommend a 10-year sentence.
Why it matters
Shah’s guilty plea links illegal poker club management to criminal proceeds, forfeiture of his council seat and recommended imprisonment.