Feb. 18—A former Lodi City Councilman convicted of voter fraud and money laundering charges will be losing two pieces of property and a substantial amount of cash.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas on Tuesday announced that Shakir Khan has agreed to forfeit nearly $77,000, as well as a property at 241 Watson St. and another at 104 E. Lodi Ave.

The two properties, the latter of which is the former Roundhouse Tavern, were worth a combined total of $383,103. In all, $460,000 will be paid to the San Joaquin County general fund.

“Shakir is happy to put this behind him and move on,” Khan’s attorney Allen Sawyer said.

The District Attorney’s Office said Khan had admitted to engaging in criminal profiteering through illegal gambling and money laundering activities.

“When a public servant abuses their position to engage in criminal activities, it’s not just a breach of law, but a profound betrayal of public trust,” Freitas said. “This case is a stark reminder of the egregious nature of such corruption. I commend the dedication of our team for bringing this to justice, ensuring that those who exploit their office for personal gain face the consequences.”

Days before the 2020 general election, Khan was arrested on suspicion of gambling, money laundering and tax evasion after a weeks-long investigation that determined the former councilman had allegedly been allowing illegal gambling to occur at the American Smokers Club, located at 2620 E. Waterloo Road in Stockton, between Feb. 14, 2018 and Sept. 7, 2020.

During an arraignment appearance in September of 2021, he was further charged with additional counts of Employment Development Department fraud, in which he allegedly provided a false statement to the EDD regarding unemployment compensation for himself, as well as for a handful of other individuals.

In February of 2023, he was arrested on a number of voter fraud charges, including allowing false voter registration of self or another person; providing false names on nomination petitions and fraudulently casting votes, among others.

Khan resigned from the council later that month and ultimately pleaded “no contest” to all the charges and received a two-year sentence for the voter fraud.

The District Attorney’s Office said that once the county receives Khan’s assets, he will proceed to sentencing in the criminal case.