Georgia Woman Accused of Laundering Fentanyl Proceeds Through Youth Group Homes
ATLANTA, Georgia – Federal prosecutors say an Alpharetta woman used a youth group home business to help launder money connected to a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation tied to metro Atlanta.
According to Theodore S. Hertzberg, 37-year-old Kristin Draper was arraigned on federal charges of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.
Prosecutors allege Draper conspired with her boyfriend, 40-year-old Antwaun Brown of Alpharetta, to conceal proceeds from fentanyl trafficking through Reflections Group Home, LLC, a business operating group homes for at-risk youth in Dayton.
“Draper was entrusted with protecting at-risk children, but instead allegedly used her position to launder money from fentanyl sales – a lethal drug that is killing our young people,” Hertzberg said. “My office will continue to work tirelessly to aggressively prosecute the drug dealers who poison our communities, as well as the money launderers who facilitate crime by concealing the proceeds of illicit activity.”
Federal authorities said Draper’s company operated three group homes with capacity for 15 children. Investigators allege Draper reported earning nearly $1 million in income and distributions from the business during 2024.
According to court documents, investigators believe Brown and Draper mixed drug proceeds from Brown’s Atlanta-area fentanyl trafficking operation with legitimate business income in an effort to disguise the source of the money.
Authorities allege Draper used the funds to purchase a $3 million home in Forsyth County and a Lamborghini SUV valued at more than $200,000.
Investigators said Brown was arrested March 21, 2025, while driving the Lamborghini with nearly 10 pounds of fentanyl inside the vehicle. Authorities said the SUV was registered to Reflections Group Home.
Brown, who has prior state and federal convictions involving crack cocaine and heroin trafficking, was previously indicted April 22, 2025, on fentanyl distribution charges.
Federal prosecutors later secured a superseding indictment on May 12, 2026, charging Brown and Draper with additional money laundering-related offenses.
“Money laundering enables criminal organizations to profit and operate in the shadows,” said Jae W. Chung. “Through coordinated investigative efforts and strong partnerships, law enforcement remains committed to following the money, uncovering criminal networks, and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice.”
Brown remains in federal custody pending arraignment on the superseding indictment.
The case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Sandy Springs Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew R. LaGrone is prosecuting the case.
