WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for The White Lotus season 3, episode 2.
Jason Isaac’s Timothy Ratliff character inThe White Lotusseason 3 is facing an impending legal issue based on a shady fund he helped set up with an old business associate, Kenny Nguyen. Timothy hasn’t had much time to enjoy his meditative and wellness-oriented vacation since ajournalist fromThe Wall Street Journalstarted asking him questionsabout Kenny. InThe White Lotusseason 3, episode 1, it’s clear that whatever Timothy did with Kenny years prior is coming back to bite him.
The White Lotusseason 3, episode 2 sheds more light on what Timothy was up to with Kenny after Timothy is informed he is also being contacted byThe Washington Post. The journalists want to know more about Kenny, who Timothy says he hasn’t spoken to since Kenny moved to Brunei, a small country in Southeast Asia. Timothy leaves an urgent voicemail on Kenny’s phone but isfinally able to get in touch with him in season 3’s second episode, which isn’t necessarily a good thing.
Timothy Ratliff & Kenny Nguyen’s Company Was Involved In A Money Laundering Scheme
Sho-Kel Is A Money Laundering & Bribery Scheme Connected To The Brunei Government
Timothy’s phone call with Kenny inThe White Lotusseason 3, episode 2 was less than civil, to say the least. Kenny calls Timothy from a burner phone, terrified at the outlook of his dire future. While Timothy’s still caught up on the impending journalistic pieces, Kenny reveals that the FBI raided his office in Brunei, panicking and saying that he never should have accepted a position with the Brunei government.Timothy reminds Kenny that he “said this couldn’t happen"and gets nervous, realizing that he will certainly be implicated.
The Sho-Kel fund that Timothy helped set up with Kenny is revealed to be a money laundering scheme inThe White Lotusseason 3, episode 2. Kenny tells Timothy that one of his employees ratted him out to the press, which led to the FBI taking “everything” from Kenny’s office. With the FBI gaining access to Kenny’s accounts, emails, and documents, they will undoubtedly see the “$10 million” that Timothy made from theSho-Kel “money laundering and bribery” scheme.
What Punishments Could Timothy & Kenny Be Facing For Sho-Kel’s Controversy In The White Lotus Season 3?
Prison Time, Millions Of Dollars In Fines & Penalties, Ruined Careers & More
Kenny will almost certainly face prison time if he is found guilty of money laundering and bribery. If he is tried in the United States,prison sentences for money laundering can range from 30 months to a maximum of 20 years, while bribery can range from a misdemeanor to 30 years maximum. If Kenny is a U.S. immigrant, he could also face deportation. Since the amount of money laundered ranges in the millions and appears to involve foreign government officials, Kenny is likely leaning toward the maximum prison sentences.
If Timothy is proven guilty, he could face prison time and be forced to pay back the $10 million he made from Sho-Kel with the potential for additional fines and penalties.
If Timothy is proven guilty as well, he could also face prison time and be forced to pay back the $10 million he made from Sho-Kel with the potential for additional fines and penalties. Either way,Timothy’s involvement will affect and could even destroy his family’s lifestyle. It will absolutely ruin his career and business reputation. It could even impact Lochlan’s ability to attend either UNC or Duke. It appears that Timothy won’t be able to escape the consequences of Sho-Kel inThe White Lotusseason 3.
