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Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Laundering Cash Stolen From Elderly Americans in Grandparent Scam

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- Engels Guillermo Almengot Valerio pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy on May 4, 2026.
- He was involved in a grandparent scam targeting elderly Americans.
- He coordinated rideshare drivers to collect cash from victims across multiple U.S. states.
- Law enforcement found $12,000 in cash at his residence.
- Sentencing is scheduled for September 8, 2026, with a maximum penalty of 20 years.
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