# Detroit Restaurant Owner Charged in $140M Money Laundering | Detroit News

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Podcast: [Detroit News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/detroit-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476185)
Published: 2026-09-05T09:51:50+00:00
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A Detroit restaurant owner, Juan Romo-Padilla, is facing federal charges for allegedly laundering $140 million through his Southwest Detroit eatery over four years—money tied to drug cartels. Authorities say he funneled over 100 wire transfers to Mexico, sparking a joint DEA-IRS probe since 2024. Each count could send him to prison for up to 20 years, as officials warn this kind of financial crime fuels addiction and violence nationwide—and they’re determined to follow the money to dismantle these networks for good. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37f6e12ad9f5233b

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