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United States of America v. Samad Hamid Castro
Date: 08-14-2026
Case Number: 4:26-cr-00077
Judge: Mark T. Pittman
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Tarrant County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Eric B. Chen
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Fort Worth, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of Oxycodone in violation of 18 U.S.C. 846.(a)(1).
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Samad Hamid Castro, 41, from New Jersey, engaged in the distribution of illicit drugs in the Northern District of Texas.
Castro admitted that from October 2023 through August 2025, he knowingly and intentionally possessed and mailed parcels containing Oxycodone to various of his customers located in Fort Worth, Keller, Euless, Hurst, Mansfield, Watauga, Weatherford and elsewhere. The illicit narcotics transactions occurred through online dark web marketplaces, on which Castro was a listed seller. As part of his plea of guilty, Castro also agreed to forfeit over $700,000 worth of cryptocurrencies, over $10,000 in cash, and a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited—all of which he admitted were proceeds of or derived from his drug-trafficking conduct.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Samad Hamid Castro, 41, from New Jersey, engaged in the distribution of illicit drugs in the Northern District of Texas.
Castro admitted that from October 2023 through August 2025, he knowingly and intentionally possessed and mailed parcels containing Oxycodone to various of his customers located in Fort Worth, Keller, Euless, Hurst, Mansfield, Watauga, Weatherford and elsewhere. The illicit narcotics transactions occurred through online dark web marketplaces, on which Castro was a listed seller. As part of his plea of guilty, Castro also agreed to forfeit over $700,000 worth of cryptocurrencies, over $10,000 in cash, and a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited—all of which he admitted were proceeds of or derived from his drug-trafficking conduct.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 164 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Samad Hamid Castro?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 164 months in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Samad Hamid Castro?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Tarrant County), TX. The presiding judge was Mark T. Pittman.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Samad Hamid Castro?
Plaintiff's attorney: Eric B. Chen. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Samad Hamid Castro decided?
This case was decided on August 14, 2026.