U.S. Department of Justice · External Intelligence
Self-Proclaimed ‘Godfather’ Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Prison for Fraud, Tax Evasion, and Using LASD Deputies to Torment His Opponents
- Source
- U.S. Department of Justice
- Published
- 5 October 2026
- Journal
- Financial Fraud
- Jurisdiction
- United States
Lynx Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a 78-month federal prison sentence for a fraudster who hired former LASD deputies, working off duty and since convicted, to violate the civil rights of people he regarded as adversaries. The sentence also covered tax evasion and the theft of over $37 million from Meta Platforms Inc. through fraudulent access to its business manager accounts and associated credit lines.
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