Michigan couple accused of employing hundreds of unauthorized workers in $74M plumbing business

A Metro Detroit couple is accused of running a multimillion-dollar plumbing company that employed more than 100 workers who were illegally living in the U.S., federal officials announced.
Moises Orduna-Rios, 36, and Raquel Orduna-Rios, 30, of Plymouth, Michigan, were arrested and charged with “conspiracy, transporting and harboring unauthorized aliens for commercial advantage or private financial gain, conspiracy to bring in, harbor, and transport unauthorized aliens, employment of at least 10 unauthorized aliens within a 12-month period, engaging in a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens, and money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering.”
In a criminal complaint, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Agent Justen J. Silva shared more details about the investigation.
The couple allegedly runs a business called Orduna Plumbing Inc. It’s based in Michigan, but also operates in New York, North Carolina and Ohio. Moises is the president of the company, and Raquel is the treasurer and secretary.