Ex-L.A. Deputies, Foreign Officers Charged in $37M Extortion
Two former Los Angeles County deputies and two foreign ex-military officers have been charged in a $37 million extortion scheme. Federal prosecutors allege that the group, posing as law enforcement officials, attempted to extort an Irvine man and his family at the request of a wealthy Chinese national. The operation involved a sham raid on the O.C. man's home, with the intent to coerce the victim into handing over the money. The individuals were arraigned in federal court on Monday.
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KCAL NewsTwo former Los Angeles County deputies and two other men were charged for allegedly holding an Irvine man and his family hostage. https://t.co/GrrlFF5UlX
The Washington Times
Two former police and two foreign ex-military officers were arraigned in federal court Monday after prosecutors said they helped a wealthy Chinese conspirator shake down her business partner for $37 million by posing as law enforcement officials. https://t.co/c5XXKdwYvf
- The Washington Times
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