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On March 3, 2026, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued a Final Order against Central de Envios #1 Inc d/b/a Pronto Giros and Ahmad Ahmad, resolving administrative proceedings initiated on December 15, 2025. Central de Envios is licensed as a Part III Money Services Business under Chapter 560, Florida Statutes, operating as a check casher under license number FT340000955. Ahmad Ahmad serves as President, Compliance Officer, and sole owner. The OFR conducted an examination covering January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, which identified compliance violations. The respondents consented to findings that they violated Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code by: accepting invalid forms of identification during check cashing transactions; failing to maintain records of conductors' thumbprints; entering inaccurate information into the Check Cashing Database; and failing to restrict signatory power of bank accounts used for money services business to control persons only. Under the Stipulation and Consent Agreement, respondents agreed to pay an administrative fine of $13,000.00 and cease all violations of Chapter 560, Florida Statutes and corresponding rules. The fine was to be submitted via wire, cashier's check, or money order to the OFR's Agency Clerk at the time of execution. By consenting to the Final Order, respondents waived their rights to an administrative hearing, separately stated findings and conclusions of law, and any right to appeal or contest the agreement's terms in administrative or judicial proceedings. Non-compliance with the agreement may result in an emergency cease and desist order.