ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A News 6 investigation reveals that rideshare drivers in Central Florida are being used as money mules.
A money mule is someone who transfers money acquired illegally on behalf of someone else-often unknowingly.
An Orange County man stopped one such transaction in its tracks.
News 6 interviewed Alejandro Ulate in his home, and it’s clear his faith is his center.
“My faith? It’s basically air,” Ulate said.
“We’re trying to continue to put light into the world. Because sometimes it’s a dark world,” he added.
Ulate owns a transportation company and drives for Uber.
He had just finished one ride when he accepted another-and immediately got a message.
“The person sent me a message saying this is just a package, that there was no courier service available nearby. S

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