One of the founders of a technology company, Broadcom Corporation, billionaire Henry Nicholas III was arrested in Las Vegas (Nevada). He is charged with transportation and storage 5 types of drugs. Together with businessman detained his wife Ashley Fargo.
As it became known, the billionaire has appealed to the security service at Encore, where he rented a room. The man said he can’t get to their apartment and asked the hotel staff to open the door. When the guards came into the room, found the room of the wife of Nicolas, who was unconscious. Next to it found a large number of drugs, including substances such as heroin, marijuana, ecstasy, methamphetamines and cocaine.
The billionaire and his wife are accused of transportation and storage 5 types of drugs. Photo: Facebook
Employees Encore immediately caused first aid and called the police. Arrived on the scene, the paramedics were able to revive Ashley Fargo. After helping, spouse arrested, but later released on bail. They were charged with possession and transportation of prohibited substances.
Henry Nicholas III was already suspected of the Commission of such offences. Earlier, the police considered him involved in drug trafficking. Moreover, in the past, he was faced with charges relating to fraud with securities. However, in the course of the investigation, all claims were dropped. Now wealthy spouses can expect much more serious consequences.
Company Broadcom Corporation was founded in 1992 and specializiruetsya in the production of integrated circuits for communications devices. In 2015 it was acquired by Avago Technologies for $37 billion.
Earlier, we reported that the Russian foreign Ministry expressed concern about the detention of 7 Russians suspected of money laundering. They are considered involved in the organization of fraud for $4 million.
