LAPD Commercial Crime Division Arrest Announcement of Real Estate Fraud & Grand Theft Suspect NA18231rh

What: News Conference

When: Monday, December 10, 2018 10 a.m.

Where: Los Angeles Police Headquarters Facility Compstat Room 100 W. 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

Who: LAPD Captain III Lillian L. Carranza, Commanding Officer, Commercial Crimes Division LAPD Lieutenant II Carlos Solano, Commercial Crimes Division LAPD Detective II Manuel Segura, Commercial Crimes Division Several Victims

Why: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Commercial Crimes Division is announcing the arrest of a suspect in a fraudulent loan modification scheme. Several of the victims will attend and share their experiences.

During recent months, The Los Angeles Police Department has become aware of several victims of grand theft involving the same suspects. Detectives learned the suspects targeted Spanish-speaking homeowners, who were having financial difficulties and in the process of foreclosure. The suspects charged large advance fees in violation of the law and additional ongoing fees. Although the suspects promised to save the victims homes from foreclosure, no services were rendered by the suspects.

Contact: If you have any questions feel free to call LAPD Media Relations at 213-486-5910.