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Simi Valley Woman Charged in Rental Fraud Scheme

Simi Valley Woman Charged in Rental Fraud Scheme

November 26, 2024
VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that  Jenifer...
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Georgia Woman Sentenced in Real Estate Wire Fraud Scheme

Georgia Woman Sentenced in Real Estate Wire Fraud Scheme

November 5, 2024
VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jasmine Shante Faniel, ...
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District Attorney Encourages Public to be Alert for Real Estate Wire Scams

District Attorney Encourages Public to be Alert for Real Estate Wire Scams

September 16, 2024
VENTURA, Calif. – Wire fraud in real estate transactions is rapidly increasing, posing a...
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Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Real Estate Wire Fraud Scheme

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Real Estate Wire Fraud

September 3, 2024
VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Abdoul Aziz Bah (DOB...
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Georgia Man Charged with Receiving Stolen Property & Money Laundering in Real Estate Wire Fraud Scheme

Georgia Man Charged with Receiving Stolen Property & Money Laundering in Real

June 21, 2024
VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today the arrest and extradition to...
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Real Estate Agent Charged with 13 Felony Counts of Theft, Forgery, and Money Laundering

Real Estate Agent Charged with 13 Felony Counts of Theft, Forgery, and

May 3, 2024
VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Lane Yudell (DOB 05/10/67)...
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Thousand Oaks Man Convicted of Grand Theft

Thousand Oaks Man Convicted of Grand Theft

October 14, 2023
VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Brian Andrew...
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DA Nasarenko announced today that Daniel Montano, of Camarillo, was sentenced to 180 days jail, placed on formal probation for two years, and ordered to pay $102,366 in restitution. He previously pled guilty to four felony counts of forgery.

DA Nasarenko announced today that Daniel Montano, of Camarillo, was sentenced to

October 11, 2023
VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Daniel Montano (DOB...
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Camarillo Real Estate Agent Charged with 15 Felony Counts of Theft and Forgery

Camarillo Real Estate Agent Charged with 15 Felony Counts of Theft and

November 28, 2022
VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko has announced the arrest of Daniel Montano(DOB...
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Real Estate Office Manager Pleads Guilty to $1.12M Embezzlement

Real Estate Office Manager Pleads Guilty to $1.12M Embezzlement

October 20, 2022
VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that Dana Hiscock Vines (DOB 11/16/61)...
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Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty in Real Estate Scam

Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty in Real Estate Scam

October 19, 2020
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Los Angeles County...
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“We Buy Ugly Homes” Franchisee Pleads Guilty to Attempted Grand Theft

“We Buy Ugly Homes” Franchisee Pleads Guilty to Attempted Grand Theft

August 28, 2020
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Corey Evans (DOB...
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Local Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Stealing Construction Funds

Local Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Stealing Construction Funds

July 9, 2020
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Megan Elizabeth...
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Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing Construction Funds

Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing Construction Funds

June 11, 2020
District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Megan Elizabeth Zucaro (DOB 7/11/70), of...
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Repeat Real Estate Fraud Offender Sentenced to Prison

Repeat Real Estate Fraud Offender Sentenced to Prison

March 6, 2020
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that James Anthony Rojas...
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Local Realtor Sentenced for Income Tax Evasion

Local Realtor Sentenced for Income Tax Evasion

March 6, 2020
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Debra Elaine Ashcraft...
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Real Estate Agent Charged with Grand Theft and Money Laundering

Real Estate Agent Charged with Grand Theft and Money Laundering

March 5, 2020
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today the filing of a criminal...
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Woman Charged with Posting Fraudulent Bail

Woman Charged with Posting Fraudulent Bail

February 27, 2020
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Sasha Carrillo (DOB...
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Career Real Estate Fraud Offender Found Guilty

Career Real Estate Fraud Offender Found Guilty

January 31, 2020
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that James Anthony Rojas...
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Local Realtor Debra Elaine Ashcraft pled guilty for Income Tax Evasion

Local Realtor Debra Elaine Ashcraft pled guilty for Income Tax Evasion

January 22, 2020
VENTURA, California –District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Debra Elaine Ashcraft...
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