Former premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Andrew Alturo Fahie has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after he was convicted of cocaine trafficking and money laundering.
US district judge Kathleen Williams sentenced Fahie to 135 months (11 years and two months) in federal prison after having been convicted at trial of cocaine trafficking and money laundering conspiracies for agreeing to facilitate the safe passage of tonnes of Colombian cocaine through BVI ports headed to Miami.
The court was told that in exchange for his assistance, Fahie would make millions, which would be funnelled through different businesses or smuggled back to the BVI to hide the money’s source.
Over the weekend, Fahie’s attorney, Richard Della Fera, submitted a collection of letters, including heartfelt testimonials from Fahie’s wife and daughters, portraying Fahie as a highly respected man in his community.
Fahie’s wife describes him as a “dedicated, loving husband and father” whose life’s goal was “to enrich the lives of those he served.”
His daughters echoed this portrayal, illustrating his dual role as a nurturing family man and a benevolent community leader who “uplifted those around him with unwavering integrity and kindness.”
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