Fugitive in custody following press conference surrounding multi-agency raid on Alabama restaurants
A fugitive is in federal custody tonight after a manhunt by federal and state authorities concluded Tuesday.
Cesar Campos-Reyes surrendered to officials shortly after a press conference in Auburn addressing a sweeping investigation involving PPP fraud, drug trafficking, and immigration violations. Campos-Reyes is charged with bank fraud and money laundering related to the alleged misuse of $225,000 in Paycheck Protection Program funds.
Earlier Tuesday, federal agents executed search warrants at 14 restaurants across six Alabama counties as part of the investigation. Campos-Reyes is reportedly the owner of several Mexican cuisine restaurants in the Auburn-Opelika area.
During the raids, agents uncovered large quantities of illegal drugs, approximately $100,000 in cash, and more than 20 firearms. Three individuals were taken into federal custody and face charges including harboring undocumented immigrants and possession of controlled substances.
Additionally, 40 to 50 undocumented immigrants were discovered working at the restaurants. They were detained on ICE detainers, and some may face federal charges.
“Those undocumented immigrants will go through the deportation process after being detained and receiving due process here,” federal officials stated.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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