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September 20, 2012

Federal, State and Local Agencies to Participate in the 2012 Consumer Education Resource Fair in Los Angeles

September 19, 2012

Three Indicted, Arrested, on Federal Charges Involving Scheme to Defraud Insurance Lenders

September 14, 2012

Members of International Smuggling Ring Plead Guilty to Federal Charges of Illegally Trafficking Endangered Rhinoceros Horns

September 14, 2012

Principals of Mortgage Brokerage Arrested in Equity-Skimming and Foreclosure Avoidance Scheme Targeting Distressed Homeowners

September 12, 2012

Los Angeles Doctor Convicted of Health Care Fraud for Submitting to Medicare About $1 Million in Bills for Tests Never Performed

September 12, 2012

Grand Jury Indicts Eleven Linked to an Inland Empire Loan Modification Scam that Targeted Financially Distressed Homeowners

September 11, 2012

17 Charged in ‘Structuring’ Scheme Involving Nearly $9 Million in Cash Withdrawn from Pharmaceutical Company’s Bank Account

September 10, 2012

San Gabriel Valley Company and Its President Plead Guilty to Illegally Distributing Human Growth Hormone Not Approved for U.S.

September 5, 2012

San Fernando Valley Manufacturing Company and Its Owner Criminally Charged in Illegal Hiring Case

September 4, 2012

Ex-California Employee Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Taking Bribes to Issue More Than $500,000 in Unemployment Checks

August 31, 2012

Actor and Accountant Agree to Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Charges in Mortgage Fraud Scheme that Cost Banks $3.8 Million

August 31, 2012

Man Who Targeted Distressed Homeowners with ‘Mortgage- Elimination’ Scam Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Fraud Charge

August 29, 2012

Federal Authorities Charge 43 People Linked to Drug-Trafficking Groups that Brought Large Quantities of Narcotics from Mexico

August 28, 2012

Glendale Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Committing Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate and Loan Fraud

August 23, 2012

Pacific Health Corporation and Three of Its Southland Hospitals Agree to Pay $16.5 Million in Cases Stemming from Illegal Kickback Scheme

August 23, 2012

Long Beach-Based Health Plan Pays Nearly $320 Million to Settle Allegations that it Received Overpayments for Medi-Cal Patients

August 21, 2012

Federal Authorities Take Enforcement Actions Against Commercial Marijuana Stores in Orange County Cities of Anaheim and La Habra

August 16, 2012

Former GSA Property Manager Charged With Making False Statements and Obstructing Investigation

August 14, 2012

Florida Man Convicted of Selling Stolen Art, Evading Taxes on More Than $1.4 Million in Income, and Structuring Financial Transactions

August 9, 2012

Los Angeles-Area Gang Members Among Eight Indicted on Sex Trafficking Charges for Allegedly Prostituting Teen-Age Girls

August 7, 2012

Former Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Promoting 'Pump-and-Dump' Stock Scheme Involving Sports Drink Company

August 6, 2012

Former Upland Mayor Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Accepting Bribe from Businessman Seeking Permit from City

August 2, 2012

Seal Beach Man Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Resolve Allegations of Defrauding Distressed Homeowners, Renters and Lenders

August 1, 2012

Mexican Toy Dealer Pleads Guilty in Drug Money Laundering Case

U.S. Prosecutors and Australian Authorities Collaborate to Recover More Than $24 Million from Fraudulent e-Bullion Website

July 31, 2012

Former President of SEIU Local Indicted on Charges of Stealing Tens of Thousands of Dollars from Union and Failing to Report Income

July 30, 2012

Oxnard Man Convicted of Federal Charges for Kidnapping Former Girlfriend, Bringing Her to Mexico and Threatening to Kill Her

July 24, 2012

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Five in Massive PCP Case

July 24, 2012

Two TSA Screeners Agree to Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Charges in Scheme to Smuggle Narcotics through Security Checkpoints at LAX

July 23, 2012

Former Executive at Orange County Bank Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing Nearly $2 Million from One Account

July 23, 2012

Former Desert Hot Springs Police Officer Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Abusing Suspects with Pepper Spray and Taser

July 19, 2012

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Five in Massive PCP Case

July 17, 2012

3 Members of Pueblo Bishops Bloods Convicted of Racketeering Charges Related to Criminal Organization that Sought to Control Pueblo Del Rio Housing Projects in South Los Angeles

July 16, 2012

Starline Tours of Hollywood Changes Policies and Practices to Settle Allegations of Discrimination Against Disabled Persons

July 16, 2012

Former Major League Baseball Player Lenny Dykstra Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Bankruptcy Fraud and Money Laundering

July 12, 2012

Former Mayor of City of Cudahy and Second City Official Agree to Plead Guilty to Federal Bribery and Extortion Charges

July 12, 2012

San Fernando Valley Woman Arrested in Million-Dollar Real Estate Ponzi Scheme Run Through Companies in Santa Clarita Valley

July 9, 2012

Anaheim Hills Man Sentenced to 144 Months Imprisonment for Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Tax Evasion in Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy Over $1.1 Million in Restitution Ordered to Victims and IRS

July 9, 2012

Loma Linda Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison in Southern California Ponzi Scheme that Caused Over $16 Million in Losses

July 3, 2012

Three Plead Guilty in $41 Million Ponzi Scheme Based in Ventura County that Promised Profits in “Ad Toppers” Video Advertisements

July 3, 2012

Former U.S. Marine Found Guilty of Possessing Chrome-Plated AK-47 Machine Gun that Was Plundered from Iraq after Fall of Saddam

July 2, 2012

L.A. Man Convicted of Identity Theft for Using Information from Elderly Victims to Obtain Credit Cards and Buy Luxury Goods

June 28, 2012

Member of Santa Fe Springs City Council Charged in Federal Bribery Case for Taking Thousands of Dollars from Marijuana Store Operator

June 22, 2012

Three Officials with City of Cudahy – Mayor, City Councilman and Department Chief – Arrested on Federal Bribery Charges

June 21, 2012

Lawyer Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Accepting Cash after Promising to Tamper with Grand Jury Testimony

June 19, 2012

Santa Ana Federal Court Shuts Down Orange County Tax Preparer

June 15, 2012

Rancho Palos Verdes Doctor Agrees to Pay $530,000 to Settle Civil Lawsuit Alleging Home Health Kickback Scheme

June 14, 2012

Sylmar Man Pleads Guilty in $5.4 Million Loan Fraud Case

June 14, 2012

Six People Associated with Inland Empire Marijuana Operation that Ran Three Stores Arrested on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

June 7, 2012

Former Fund Manager Pleads Guilty in Investment Fraud and Obstruction Case in Which Losses May Exceed $20 Million

June 6, 2012

U.S. Army Soldier Charged with Lying to Government Regarding Military Service and Military Awards, including Purple Hearts

June 6, 2012

Federal Enforcement Actions Against Commercial Marijuana Operations Continue with Warning Letters and Civil Lawsuits Targeting Illegal Storefronts in Los Angeles County

June 4, 2012

Two Brothers Sentenced to Federal Prison in Scheme that Stole Over $500,000 Intended to Help Low-Income, Disabled Residents

June 4, 2012

Los Angeles Physician Assistant Found Guilty in $18.9 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

June 1, 2012

Former Department of Homeland Security Official Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison in Fraud and Obstruction of Justice Case

June 1, 2012

Federal Criminal Cases Target Narcotics Trafficking Related to Pasadena Denver Lane Bloods Street Gang

May 30, 2012

Former California National Guard Master Sergeant Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison in $15 Million False Claims Case

May 24, 2012

Man Who Operated Allegedly Fraudulent Firm that Promised Profits from Internet Ads Arrives in U.S. after Being Fugitive for 12 Years

May 21, 2012

Orange County Lawyer Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison for Role in $25 Million Investment Scheme

May 21, 2012

O.C. Investment Advisor Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison in Ponzi Scheme That Caused Nearly $7 Million in Losses

May 21, 2012

Disabarred Lawyer sentenced to over 11 years in $9.5 million Ponzi scheme

May 14, 2012

SoCal Manager of International Computer Hacking Ring Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Banks

May 11, 2012

Fugitive Brothers Who Took Their Sons on Two-Year International Odyssey Plead Guilty to International Parental Kidnapping

May 11, 2012

Four Members of 18th Street Gang Convicted of Federal Racketeering Offenses that Include Fatal Shooting of 3-Week-Old Infant

May 10, 2012

Lawyer for Coachella Valley Indian Tribe and Three Others Charged in Bribery Scheme Related to Projects at Spotlight 29 Casino

May 9, 2012

South Bay Resident Charged in Commodities Scam that Caused Dozens of Victims to Lose as Much $2.5 Million

May 7, 2012

Israeli Organized Crime Figure Pleads Guilty in U.S. to Narcotics and Racketeering Offenses, Including Murder

May 4, 2012

Former State Employee Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes to Issue More Than a Half-Million Dollars in Unemployment Checks

May 3, 2012

Austin, Texas Man Sentenced to 61 Months in Federal Prison for Foreclosure-Rescue Scam and Identity Theft

May 3, 2012

Latest Federal Enforcement Actions Against Marijuana Operations Target Illegal Storefronts and Grows in Santa Barbara County

May 2, 2012

8 Los Angeles-Area Residents Charged In Nationwide Medicare Fraud Strike Force Takedown

April 30, 2012

Orange County Man Who Took $5.5 Million from Elderly Couple in Gold Investment Scheme Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

April 30, 2012

Japanese National Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison for Smuggling Turtles and Tortoises into the United States

April 26, 2012

Former Upland Mayor Pleads Guilty in Federal Corruption Case for Accepting Bribe from Businessman Seeking Permit from City

April 25, 2012

T.S.A. Screeners at LAX Arrested on Federal Drug Trafficking and Corruption Charges for Allegedly Taking Cash Payments to Allow Multi-Kilogram Quantities of Narcotics to Pass Through Security

April 24, 2012

Six Face Federal Wire Fraud Charges in Real Estate ‘Flipping’ Scheme that Cost Victims More Than $4 Million

April 23, 2012

San Marino Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison in $9 Million Mortgage Fraud and Tax Evasion Scheme

April 20, 2012

Walgreens Pays $7.9 Million to Settle 'Whistleblower' Lawsuits Alleging Kickbacks to Induce Transfer of Prescriptions

April 19, 2012

Pueblo Bishops Bloods Gang Member Pleads Guilty in Racketeering Case and Admits Involvement in Previously Unsolved Murders

April 16, 2012

Creators and Operators of On-line Narcotics Marketplace on the TOR Network Arrested on First of Its Kind Federal Indictment Charging Drug Trafficking in 34 Countries and 50 States

April 12, 2012

Gang Impact Team Investigation Leads To Federal Charges Against 12 Inland Empire Men

April 11, 2012

Orange County Man Pleads Guilty to Ponzi-style Investment Fraud Scheme

April 9, 2012

Lakewood man charged with trafficking counterfeit Computer Software

March 29, 2012

Former Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Signs Plea Agreement Admitting He Did Not Pay Taxes For His Business Selling Counterfeit Karaoke Machines

March 26, 2012

Investor Relations Executive Who Profited From Illegal Insider Trading Scheme Sentenced To 20 Months In Federal Prison

March 26, 2012

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Computer Intrusion and Wiretapping Scheme Targeting Celebrities

March 22, 2012

Armenian Power Member and Three Armenian Power Associates Convicted Of Federal Charges For Roles In Identity Theft Ring

March 20, 2012

Former Rosemead Mayor Pleads Guilty to a Federal Bribery Charge for Taking More Than $10,000 in Payments from Developer

March 16, 2012

Palm Desert Attorney Indicted on Federal Charges in Passport Fraud Case

March 15, 2012

Inland Empire Woman Indicted on Federal Charges in Identity Theft and Mail Fraud Scheme to Submit Fraudulent State Disability Claims

March 12, 2012

Oxnard Woman Who Embezzled From Foster Family Agency Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison

March 8, 2012

Ninth Defendant Pleads Guilty to Telemarketing Fraud that Solicited Over $9 Million For Indie Films

March 6, 2012

Promoter of Christian Rock Concerts Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Federal Prison in Ponzi Scheme that Took $1 Million from Victims

February 29, 2012

Former Head of L.A. City Neighborhood Commission Indicted by Federal Grand Jury on Child Pornography Charges

February 23, 2012

Operation Crash’ Targets Trafficking of Endangered Rhino Horns

February 13, 2012

Two Men Convicted in Kidnapping of Victim who was Accidentally Shot Sentenced to Lengthy Federal Prison Terms

Former Executive at Gourmet Foods Company Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Embezzling over $1 Million from Her Employer

Paso Robles Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison in Case Involving Smuggled Aliens Who Worked Under Abusive Conditions

February 7, 2012

Member of Commerce City Council Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Obstruct Investigation into Campaign-Reimbursement Scheme

Operator of Large-Scale ‘Ecstasy’ Trafficking Ring Based in San Gabriel Valley Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison

February 3, 2012

U.S. Attorney Closes Investigation of Professional Cycling Team

Former Rosemead Mayor Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Bribery Charges for Taking More Than $10,000 in Payments from Developer

February 2, 2012

Three Arrested in Scheme Involving Nearly $200,000 in Unemployment Insurance Benefits Paid to Unqualified Beneficiaries

January 31, 2012

Owners of Los Angeles Toy Company Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in International Scheme to Launder Money for Drug Traffickers

January 30, 2012

Father-Son Team Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Involvement in $39 Million Investment Scam

Murder-for-Hire Plot Leads to Six-Year Federal Prison Sentence

January 26, 2012

Five Indicted for Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns with Stolen Identities

Orange County Couple Plead Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges for Bilking Banks out of Nearly $5 Million

January 23, 2012

Michigan Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Participating in Child Pornography Ring and Producing Child Pornography

January 19, 2012

Ex-Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty To Having Sex with Inmate

January 18, 2012

Federal Enforcement Actions Directed At Marijuana Stores Continue with Four New Property Forfeiture Lawsuits and Warning Letters

January 17, 2012

Former Huntington Hospital Executive Sentenced to Three Years in Prison in Kickback Scheme that Cost Hospital Nearly $5 Million

January 13, 2012

Alhambra Woman Found Guilty of Federal Charges for Trafficking in More Than 30,000 DVDs with Counterfeit Dolby Trademarks

Former L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Corruption Charge for Agreeing to Accept $20,000 in Bribes

January 12, 2012

Two Women Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $1.1 Million from Creator of Tae Bo Exercise Program

Owner of Westlake Home Health Agency Pleads Guilty to Bilking Medicare out of over $5 Million in Health Care Fraud Scheme

January 9, 2012

Federal Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison in Bribery Case

Simi Valley Man Who Distributed Heroin That Caused Overdose Deaths Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years in Federal Prisone

Orange County Man Sentenced to 26 Years in Federal Prison for Filming Sexually Explicit Videos of an 8-Year-Old Girl

Glendale Man Pleads Guilty in $5 Million Loan Fraud Case

January 6, 20122

Operation Cyberwild Leads to Dozen Criminal Cases Alleging Illegal Sale of Endangered and Protected Species through Internet Sites

January 4, 2012

Carson Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Running Investment Fraud Scheme Involving Wind Energy Technology

Santa Barbara Doctor Arrested on Federal Charges for Allegedly Writing Prescriptions for Huge Quantities of Dangerous Narcotics

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