Mar. 24, 2026
Fresno Gas Station Hacked, Sells Gas for 59 Cents
Mobil station lost money after suspected cyberattack caused dramatic price drop
Mar. 23, 2026
California Fiduciary Accused of Stealing from Alzheimer's Patient's Trust
Angelique Friend allegedly used her position to hire her husband's company and pay herself over $165,000 while caring for the incapacitated woman.
Mar. 23, 2026
Suspect Charged in $90M Medicare Fraud Scheme, Remains at Large
Federal prosecutors have accused Anar Rustamov of orchestrating a large-scale health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare Advantage programs.
Mar. 21, 2026
FBI Raids Hollywood Mansion in $17.4M Mortgage Scam Targeting Seniors, 11 Arrested
Suspects include an Iranian national and an Azerbaijani national, accused of stealing victims' identities and taking out fraudulent mortgages
Mar. 21, 2026
Alhambra Man Charged in Multi-State Meijer Gift Card Scam
Prosecutors say software was used to monitor when cards were loaded with money, allowing thieves to quickly drain the balances.
Mar. 21, 2026
Peninsula City Suspends Services After Ransomware Attack
Foster City takes computer systems offline as it investigates cybersecurity breach.
Mar. 21, 2026
Fresno Arts Council names new interim director amid $1.5M embezzlement
The non-profit is searching for a permanent leader after the alleged theft of Measure P funds.
Mar. 19, 2026
California Sees Surge in 'Ghosts' Clinics and Daycares Amid Fraud Fears
Regulators raise alarms over suspicious activity in hospice care and subsidized childcare programs
Mar. 16, 2026
Walnut Creek, Lafayette Execs Face Sentencing, More Charges In $912M Solar Scheme
Executives from five Contra Costa County cities face sentences amounting to more than a quarter century in a solar fraud scheme.
Mar. 16, 2026
Lafayette Attorney Sentenced in $790M DC Solar Fraud Scheme
Ari Lauer received over 11 years in prison for his role in the billion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
Mar. 16, 2026
San Diego Bishop Accused of Embezzling Church Funds, Visiting Brothels
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta resigns amid allegations of stealing $270,000 and misconduct, including trips to Mexican brothels.
Mar. 15, 2026
California Lottery Warns of Scams Targeting Players
Officials say fraudsters are posing as lottery officials to steal money and personal information
Mar. 14, 2026
Massive Medicare Fraud Scheme Linked to 87-Year-Old Doctor
Agencies tied to physician's provider number billed nearly $600 million over 4 years
Mar. 14, 2026
Owners of Southern California Towing Empire Arrested in $6 Million Fraud Scheme
Mark and Ahmed Hassan face felony charges for allegedly underreporting payroll to avoid workers' compensation insurance premiums.
Mar. 13, 2026
Mira Mesa Man Sentenced for ATM Break-In Attempt Using Explosives
Son Thanh Nguyen pleaded guilty to the June 2024 incident at a Rancho Bernardo bank.
Mar. 13, 2026
Former NBA Player Glen Davis Released from Prison After 17 Months
Davis was convicted in 2023 for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme involving the NBA's benefit plan.
Mar. 11, 2026
California charges 14 in $20 million 'Montana Loophole' luxury car tax scheme
State officials crack down on wealthy residents and dealerships using out-of-state 'shell companies' to evade millions in vehicle sales taxes
Mar. 11, 2026
Pasadena Apple Store Among Targets in Counterfeit Device Scheme
San Gabriel Valley Man Faces Sentencing for Role in Nationwide Fraud
Mar. 11, 2026
Four Arrested for Alleged EBT Benefits Theft in San Diego County
Suspects accused of stealing over $350,000 from hundreds of low-income victims
Mar. 11, 2026
Pope Accepts Resignation of San Diego Bishop Accused of Embezzlement
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to over a dozen felony charges related to missing church funds.
