Penn State frat houses busted for cocaine sales and hazing rituals

Federal investigators raided the Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon chapters at Penn State, uncovering rooms used to dispense cocaine and MDMA during large parties. Legal documents claim that pledges were compelled to package half-gram bags of cocaine for resale, perform personal servitude for senior members, and endure graphic hazing challenges. The probe points to Agostino Abbatiello, Thomas Robinson, Mohammed Huraibi and Lars Zeepvat as central figures in the operation, which allegedly continued through early 2026.

Students on campus reported that drug use had become a routine part of social gatherings, with payments made via Venmo and distribution hidden from the main house area. The university’s vice president for student affairs condemned the allegations, warning against involvement with unrecognized organizations. The scandal has sparked broader criticism of fraternity culture at Penn State, where several houses have faced suspension or loss of recognition in recent years.