Tag: Los Angeles

Mark Ridley-Thomas, Bribery and Fraud, California 2023
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.

Two unnamed Orange County residents, Identity Theft, Orange County …
Two Orange County residents have been charged by a federal grand jury with fraudulently obtaining more than $2 million by stealing the identities of homeowners.

Stevo Mijanovic, Armed Robbery Spree, Wilmington CA, 2023
Stevo Mijanovic of Wilmington was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for committing an armed robbery spree of businesses in Los Angeles County.

Ryan Scott Bradford Charged with Methamphetamine Distribution, Rese…
Ryan Scott Bradford of Reseda is expected to appear in federal court for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of ammunition.

Seven Harbor Area Gang Members Arrested for Fentanyl Sales and Ghos…
Seven harbor area gang members arrested for fentanyl and ‘ghost gun’ sales. Arrests part of violence reduction initiative. Firearms and drugs seized.
