Attorney General Gentner Drummond has raised concerns about the $100,000 bond set for Hao Chen, who is accused of leading a large-scale criminal operation in Oklahoma. The bond was determined by an Oklahoma County court.
“A $100,000 bond for Hao Chen does not come close to reflecting the harm done to Oklahoma communities by this operation. He faces charges of corrupting our licensing system, flooding the black market with marijuana and running a sprawling criminal network for years. Chen was arrested in New York and has every incentive to flee. A bond that wouldn’t inconvenience a mid-level drug dealer has no business being applied to the leader of a billion-dollar criminal enterprise. We will make sure Chen faces the full measure of justice that Oklahomans deserve,” Drummond said.
Chen is facing 18 felony counts after being indicted by a Multi-County Grand Jury. He was arrested on January 29 in New York City and transferred to the Oklahoma County Jail as part of Operation Blunt Force, which led to 20 arrests across several states.
The Oklahoma Attorney General focuses on fighting crime, working with state and federal partners to address organized crime, and upholding laws related to drug distribution. The office also supports government transparency and operates within public legal services under Drummond’s leadership.
Drummond brings significant legal experience as head of the office, which maintains its operations in Oklahoma and advocates for policies that include tougher laws on crimes such as drug distribution.
