Because most people don’t expect border security to demand access to their phone?

Ssssssandwiches

“Blast” in an article title is a pretty good indicator that it’s just bait for people who are already outraged about something.

Like, yeah, this shit disgusts me, but I doubt someone “blasting” Trump is gonna do anything about it.

3rd sentence of the article:

Indicted on three counts involving money laundering and wire fraud, the Charlotte-area man faces a maximum of 20 years per charge.

If you follow the article to the press release:

SMITH, 52, of Cornelius, North Carolina, is charged with wire fraud conspiracy, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and money laundering conspiracy, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.