https://nationaltoday.com/us/sd/sioux-falls/news/2026/03/30/sioux-falls-man-sentenced-for-money-laundering/

A 63-year-old Sioux Falls man named Gregory Henderson has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking and money laundering operation that moved methamphetamine between California and South Dakota and laundered over $700,000 in drug proceeds.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing battle against organized drug crime and money laundering in the Midwest, with Sioux Falls serving as a hub for illicit drug distribution and financial crimes. The sentencing sends a strong message about the consequences for those who participate in these types of large-scale criminal enterprises.

The details

According to U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons, the drug trafficking organization that Henderson was a part of trafficked around 200 pounds of methamphetamine and laundered over $700,000 in drug money. Henderson was convicted in December for his role in moving the money on behalf of the organization.

Henderson was convicted in December.

He was sentenced on March 30, 2026.

What they’re saying

“This case highlights the ongoing battle against organized drug crime and money laundering in the Midwest, with Sioux Falls serving as a hub for illicit drug distribution and financial crimes.”

— Ron Parsons, U.S. Attorney

What’s next

The Bureau of Prisons will determine where Henderson will serve his 5-year sentence.