3 charged with filing false claims for Southern California wildfires to get disaster funds
A Lakewood, a Paramount and a Texas resident face charges for allegedly filing false claims with two illegally receiving wildfire-disaster funds designed for those who lost homes and other property in the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires in January, federal authorities said on Wednesday, March 12.
3 people in 2 states charged in attempts to defraud FEMA over California wildfire benefit claims
Three individuals have been charged with fraudulently seeking FEMA relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were damaged by the recent California wildfires that left 29 dead, DOJ announced Wednesday.
Federal officials in Southern California charge 3 people for allegedly committing fraud for wildfire relief benefits
Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally told reporters three individuals are charged with allegedly making false claims to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Three accused of defrauding FEMA with fake claims of SoCal wildfire damage
The defendants filed false claims asserting that their homes had been damaged or destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires, prosecutors said.
3 Charged in FEMA Fraud Scheme Linked to California Wildfires
LOS ANGELES - Federal authorities have charged three individuals with fraudulently obtaining disaster relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were damaged in the Eaton and Palisades wildfires,
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