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Illegal alien, former Utah business owner admits to laundering over $17M in drug proceeds

By KJZZ · September 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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An illegal alien from Mexico and former Salt Lake County business owner admitted to her involvement in laundering more than $17 million in drug proceeds. Georgina Espinoza-Grajeda, 43, of Eagle Mountain, pleaded guilty to conspiring to launder monetary instruments.

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