Tiger King star arrested by Feds in Myrtle Beach

Doc Antle facing money laundering charges
Doc Antle, from Myrtle Beach Safari, with Hercules, a 900-pound liger (a hybrid fathered by a lion and mothered by a tiger) is shown during the Tale of the Tiger Big Cat Show at King Richard's Faire
Doc Antle, from Myrtle Beach Safari, with Hercules, a 900-pound liger (a hybrid fathered by a lion and mothered by a tiger) is shown during the Tale of the Tiger Big Cat Show at King Richard's Faire Photo credit Amelia Kunhardt/The Patriot Ledger via the USA TODAY Network

One of the star's of an incredibly popular realty TV series was arrested by federal agents late last week on South Carolina's coast.

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Bhagavan Antle better known as Doc Antle, a cast member of the show "Tiger King", was taken into custody by FBI agents Friday in Horry County.

The 62 year old is the owner of the Myrtle Beach Wildlife Safari and is reportedly facing money laundering charges. Antle also faces charges in Virginia of Trafficking Wildlife, Conspiracy To Traffick Wildlife and a long list of other charges.

Like many other cast members of the show, Antle has been highly criticized by PETA and other animal rights groups. The criticism comes over his treatment of wildlife, which include 35 USDA violations over the last 30 plus years.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Amelia Kunhardt/The Patriot Ledger via the USA TODAY Network