Former Salt Lake City business owner admits to laundering over $17M in drug proceeds

What happened

A former Salt Lake City business owner admitted to laundering over $17 million in drug proceeds through her business, which was used to facilitate financial transactions for drug distribution. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and is scheduled to be sentenced in December 2026.

Timeline

1. Sep 30, 4:52 PM ABC 4 Former Salt Lake City business owner admits to laundering over $17M in drug proceeds
2. Sep 30, 4:56 PM KJZZ Illegal alien, former Utah business owner admits to laundering over $17M in drug proceeds
3. Sep 30, 4:56 PM KUTV 2News Illegal alien, former Utah business owner admits to laundering over $17M in drug proceeds
4. Oct 1, 8:28 AM KSL Salt Lake business owner pleads guilty to laundering $17M in drug operation

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