Category: Orange County News

Beverly Hills father and son sentenced to prison for scheming to defraud COVID-relief programs

A Beverly Hills father and son were sentenced to federal prison terms for defrauding government programs designed to help businesses survive the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ramiro Da Rosa Mendes, 61, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Percy Anderson, who also Read More

State Treasurer Fiona Ma appoints new Investment Division Director 

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced her appointment of Jeffrey Wurm as the Director of the Investment Division for the State Treasurer’s Office. Wurm, a 21-year employee of the State Treasurer’s Office, will oversee the Investment Division’s three capacities as its director: the Pooled Money Investment Account (PMIA), Time Deposit Read More

Scammers posing as government officials to extort money are busy this holiday season

The United States Attorney’s Office is advising the public to be aware of a telephone scam in which individuals posing as government officials attempt to collect or extort money. In an attempt to add credibility to their schemes, these individuals may represent themselves as attorneys or law enforcement officers. In Read More