A Guatemalan national living unlawfully in the U.S. yesterday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder drug trafficking proceeds involving more than $4.2 million.

Brenda Lili Barrera Orantes (40), the owner and operator of a money service business, La Popular, with branches in five Oregon locations, and one in Vancouver, Washington, admitted to laundering the proceeds through her stores.

Barrera Orantes Sent More Than $4.2 Million to Mexico

According to court documents, Barrera Orantes sent more than $4.2 million in wire transfers to locations in Mexico from La Popular stores in Beaverton, Canby, Hillsboro, Odell, and Woodburn, Oregon, and from Vancouver, Washington. The transfers took place between August 1, 2024, and November 1, 2024.

Barrera Orantes charged 10% commission for the ser

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