Wells Fargo Banker

Former Wells Fargo personal banker Leopoldo Lara Aguilera, 57, of Tijuana, pleaded guilty Monday to money laundering conspiracy and bank fraud, “wire transferring millions of dollars to Mexico ... in exchange for thousands of dollars in cash payments from the criminal organization,” federal prosecutors said.

SAN DIEGO — Former Wells Fargo personal banker Leopoldo Lara Aguilera, 57, of Tijuana, pleaded guilty Monday to money laundering conspiracy and bank fraud, “wire transferring millions of dollars to Mexico … in exchange for thousands of dollars in cash payments from the criminal organization,” federal prosecutors said.

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