The owner was arraigned in federal court on Thursday
April 18, 2025
Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued a cease-and-desist order against a money transmitter and its owner. With the holiday weekend upon us, DFR is making consumers aware of the need to work with a licensed money transmitter when sending money domestically or internationally.
Brenda Lili Barrera Orantes, the owner and operator of La Popular, was arraigned in federal court in Portland on Thursday after being charged for laundering drug proceeds. More information on the arraignment is available on the
U.S. Attorney's Office website.
The division is ordering the business and Barrera Orantes to cease and desist all criminal and regulatory violations related to money transmission.
La Popular has several locations in Oregon, including Hillsboro, Canby, Odell, Woodburn, and Beaverton
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