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Messen, of South Farm Drive, Skellow, was jailed for three years and six months after being convicted of conspiracy to import a psychoactive substance, money laundering and possessing criminal cash.

Engonga used to investigate crimes such as money laundering, but found himself at the infamous Black Beach prison in the capital, Malabo, after being accused of corruption.

Brown was indicted Wednesday on 21 counts of wire fraud, transactional money laundering and aggravated identity theft.

The inquiry will also examine possible violations of wildlife laws at Vantara, as well as allegations of financial irregularities and money laundering.

The criminal enterprise was allegedly led by David Ahl of Woodland Hills, who faces 45 felony counts, including conspiracy, organized retail theft, grand theft, receiving stolen property and money laundering, prosecutors said.