Jeweler Extradited for Drug Money Laundering | Toronto News

A Toronto jeweller accused of laundering hundreds of millions for a cocaine kingpin has agreed to be extradited to the U.S., where he’ll face trial in California. Prosecutors say he acted as the drug ring’s secret bank, moving cash and buying luxury goods—including a $13 million Mercedes—under aliases like Sushi and Applepie. His lawyer insists this doesn’t mean guilt, and he plans to fight the charges. The case, part of “Operation Giant Slalom,” targets a sprawling network linked to dozens of indictments, killings, and even a custom necklace gifted by Sokolovski to a hitman. He’s the first of three Ontario suspects to agree to extradition, while others, including a murder-planning website operator and a lawyer, are still in legal limbo. With Ryan Wedding on the run and multiple trials looming, this case exposes the global reach of organized crime—and how even high-end jewelry can become a tool for money laundering. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc3884ea68762f51