Andrea Torres , Digital Journalist. The conversation and other incriminating alleged findings were documented in a page Broward County warrant to arrest Jelavic, 48, and his mother, Margareta von Lambert, a real estate broker since Detectives used public advertising and marketing online, confidential informants, undercover detectives, and surveillance to gather evidence.
Escorts Inc. County records show a corporation related to Jelavic purchased the commercial building in when he was just Detectives collected and reviewed the garbage and they monitored the comings and goings of every car and person who visited the property.
To establish the money laundering scheme, detectives identified real estate properties, shell companies, and bank accounts with Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JP Morgan Chase. They also listed Zelle, credit card transactions, and cash deposits. Undercover detectives reported investigating real estate listings — including mansions with private pools and tennis courts.
The surveillance included communication that detectives believed showed their desire to leave the country to avoid prosecution. Records show deputies arrested Jelavic on Sept. Jelavic and Lambert are both facing charges of money laundering and deriving support from the proceeds of prostitution.
They will remain in jail until they prove that the source of their bail has nothing to do with the alleged crimes. They must turn over their passports, wear a GPS monitor, and abide by all pre-trial release services requirements.
