Tag: L.A. County

Charles James Randol, AML Failures, New York, 2023
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.

No Defendant Name Found, Qakbot Cyber Ring Disrupted, Global, 2023
The Justice Department announced a multinational operation to disrupt the botnet and malware known as Qakbot and take down its infrastructure.

Qakbot Botnet Disrupted, Botnet Disruption, Washington DC, 2024
The FBI and the Justice Department announced a multinational operation to disrupt and dismantle the malware and botnet known as Qakbot.

Mark Ridley-Thomas Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Bribery and Fraud Sch…
Mark Ridley-Thomas, a longtime politician, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for a bribery and fraud scheme.

Artur Chanchikyan, COVID-19 Relief Loan Fraud, Los Angeles CA, 2023
Artur Chanchikyan of Los Angeles, California, pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $345,108 in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans.

Jobson Marangoni De Castro Charged with Jewel Theft, Beverly Hills …
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.

Anaheim Mayor Pleads Guilty to Obstructing FBI Investigation, Anahe…
The former mayor of Anaheim has agreed to plead guilty to federal felony charges for obstructing an FBI public corruption investigation.

No Names Given, Spied for China, California, 2023
In two separate cases in the Southern and Central Districts of California, two U.S. Navy servicemembers were arrested for transmitting sensitive military information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Robert Paul Rundo Extradited from Romania, Huntington Beach CA, 2023
Robert Paul Rundo of Huntington Beach, allegedly a founding member of the Rise Above Movement, was extradited to the United States from Romania.
