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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Oregon Cannabis Company CEO for $1.5M Tax Evasion

TG Branfalt
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Oregon Cannabis Company CEO for $1.5M Tax Evasion
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A federal grand jury in Portland, Oregon, has indicted Rosa Cazares, CEO of cannabis company La Mota LLC, on eight counts for failing to pay over $1.5 million in taxes and trust fund obligations. The charges allege that Cazares failed to collect, account for, or remit required payroll and sales tax contributions. This case highlights ongoing federal enforcement efforts against cannabis businesses that fail to comply with tax obligations, despite operating in states where cannabis is legal. Regulatory compliance remains critical for the legitimacy and sustainability of licensed cannabis operations.

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