Medford Business Owner Charged with Laundering Drug Money

Illegal immigrant Oregon store owner arrested for laundering over $13 MILLION in drug trafficking money to Mexico

Jose Alonso Parama Arguello, 45, of Mexico, owns several stores in Oregon, including two bodegas and a barber shop.

Medford business owner charged with laundering drug money

The owner of Tienda Santa Maria II LLC faces serious charges for allegedly laundering money from narcotics trafficking through his businesses. Jose Alonso Paramo Arguello, 45, unlawfully residing in the U.S., has been charged with money laundering.

Southern Oregon business owner accused of laundering millions of drug funds

MEDFORD, Ore. – A Southern Oregon Business owner is facing money laundering charges in connection with narcotics trafficking. 45-year-old Jose Alonso Parmo Arguello, a Mexican citizen illegally residing in the U.S, made his first appearance in federal court on Wednesday and was ordered detained. Arguello is accused of using his three businesses, Tienda Santa Maria […]

Medford Man Charged With Laundering Millions in Suspected Drug Money

MEDFORD, Ore. (Mar. 18, 2026) — A Southern Oregon business owner has been charged with money laundering after federal authorities say he used multiple storefronts to funnel millions of dollars in suspected narcotics proceeds to Mexico. Jose Alonso Paramo Arguello, 45, a Mexican citizen unlawfully residing in the United States, was charged by criminal complaint with money laundering. According to court documents, Arguello owns and operates Tienda…