Downers Grove man admits to money laundering charge tied to prostitution investigation
A Downers Grove man was sentenced to two years probation after admitted to a money laundering scheme linked to prostitution at a Lombard hotel, court records show.
William Rybak, 56, of the 3200 block of Highland Avenue, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of money laundering ‒ $100,000 to $500,000, according to DuPage County court records.
In addition to probation, he was sentenced to 15 days in the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program and 15 hours of community service.
Rybak was indicted in November 2019 on charges of money laundering and promoting prostitution.
According to the indictment, Rybak deposited money into the bank accounts of three businesses, knowing it was derived from an illegal activity, from January 2017 to December 2018.
He also was accused of obtaining a room at a Lombard motel, knowing it would be used for prostitution and that he would profit from providing the methods of communication, organization and payment.
The two counts of promoting prostitution were dismissed Friday as part of the plea agreement.