Tag: L.A. County

Crypto Exchange Owner Faces Charges: AML Failures Exposed
Charles James Randol has agreed to plead guilty to breaking federal law by allowing his cryptocurrency-cash exchange company to help scammers and drug traffickers.

LASD Deputy Admits to Jailhouse Rights Violation
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy has agreed to plead guilty to a federal felony offense for depriving a 23-year-old man of his civil rights.

Qakbot Cyber Ring Crushed in Global Raid
The Justice Department announced a multinational operation to disrupt the botnet and malware known as Qakbot and take down its infrastructure.

Qakbot Botnet Crushed: Global Takedown Hits Cybercrime
The FBI and the Justice Department announced a multinational operation to disrupt and dismantle the malware and botnet known as Qakbot.

Ex-Councilman Ridley-Thomas Gets 3.5 Years for Son’s School Scam
Mark Ridley-Thomas, a longtime politician, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for a bribery and fraud scheme.

COVID Scam: Man Admits to PPE Rip-Off
Artur Chanchikyan of Los Angeles, California, pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $345,108 in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans.

Beverly Hills Hotel Heist: $1.8M in Jewels Gone
Jobson Marangoni De Castro of Beverly Hills is expected to appear in federal court on a criminal complaint alleging he stole more than $1.8 million in jewelry.

Capitol Rioter Faces Conspiracy Charges
Paul Belosic of Los Angeles, California, has been charged in an indictment related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Anaheim Mayor Admits Stadium Sale Scheme
The former mayor of Anaheim has agreed to plead guilty to federal felony charges for obstructing an FBI public corruption investigation.

Lost Boy: 20 Years, No Answers
The FBI is offering a reward of $20,000 in exchange for information leading to the recovery of Joshua Keshaba Sierra Garcia, an American citizen.
