A newly unsealed affidavit is giving more details about the big illegal gambling investigation that ended with the arrest of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
In the affidavit, which was filed in Lake County Circuit Court and seen by ReadWrite, investigators allege that beginning in 2019, “a multi-agency law enforcement investigation uncovered the presence of a criminal organization operating an illegal gambling enterprise throughout Central Florida, particularly in Lake and Osceola Counties.” Authorities say the group brought in more than $21.6 million in illegal profits.
Affidavit shows Marcos Lopez played ‘a multifaced role’ in the illegal enterprise
Investigators believe the operation was run by Orlando businessman Krishna Deokaran, who they say handled the money side and overall logistics. Others were accused of helping with tasks like bookkeeping and laundering the money…