Category: California Grime
Julio Ernesto Lopez-Menendez, Selling Ghost Guns and Methamphetamine, California 2023
A Reseda man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for selling ‘ghost guns’ and meth. The case highlights the dangers of these illegal activities.
Arman Nikogosyan, Unemployment Benefits Laundering, California 2023
Read about a Glendale man who was sentenced to 6½ years in prison for laundering $3 million in fraudulently obtained jobless benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more here!
Ryan Wright, Bribery and Obstruction of Justice, California 2023
Read about a real estate executive charged with bribery and obstruction of justice. Learn about the case, charges, and potential legal consequences.
Brett Barber, Investment Scam, California 2023
Orange County man pleads guilty to running investment scams that raised over $17 million through false promises of house flipping profits.
Jacques Poujade, Investment Scam, California 2023
Learn about the shocking case of an Orange County businessman sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for scamming investors out of $6.2 million. Discover the details of the fraudulent scheme and the severe consequences he is facing.
Christian Ernest Beyer, Interstate Threats, California 2023
Former soldier charged with threatening to kill military personnel at Fort Irwin Army Base in San Bernardino County. Concerns raised about safety and ongoing threat of violence. FBI investigating as part of LA Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Kaelenn Maea, Hobbs Act Robbery, California 2024
Discover the shocking crime spree that rocked SoCal as three individuals face charges for armed robberies and a fatal car crash. Learn more here.
Mark Handel, Lying on Bankruptcy Petition and Filing False Federal Tax Returns, California 2023
Agoura Hills property developer sentenced to nearly 3½ years in prison for lying on bankruptcy petition and filing false federal tax returns. Severe consequences and forfeiture of millions of dollars serve as a warning against fraudulent financial practices.
California Skilled Nursing Facilities, Kickback Scheme, CA, 2023
California Skilled Nursing Facilities settle allegations of kickbacks to physicians with $45.6M judgment. Learn about the case and its impact on healthcare integrity.
Hyoung Nam So, Conspired to Accept Bribe, Michigan 2015
Former General Motors manager guilty of conspiring to receive bribe from foreign parts supplier seeking contract. Learn more about this case and its impact on the automotive industry.
