United Kingdom • 2026-04-17 03:29

DEA Informant Who Earned Millions Undercover Charged with Paying No Taxes

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  • Category: United Kingdom
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-04-17 03:29 UTC
  • Sources: The Independent

Andres Zapata, 48, a Colombian national who earned millions working undercover for the US Drug Enforcement Administration, is facing charges for failing to pay taxes on his earnings. He was extradited to the United States last year from Colombia.

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