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Man Pleads Guilty in $1.7M Scheme Selling 6.5 Million Counterfeit Stamps from China
Kevin Douglas Padgett, 48, pleaded guilty to money laundering for his role in a scheme to sell 6.5 million counterfeit U.S. postage stamps imported from China, generating at least $1.7 million. The case highlights ongoing customs fraud risks for trade compliance professionals.
Jul 24, 2026 1 source