Recent Posts in Fraud Category

After being charged with white collar crimes, a heart monitoring services company that is based in Orange County, California has agrees to pay $3.6 million.  The large payment was offered by the company to resolve allegations that it had defrauded government health care programs.

According to U.S. attorney's spokesman, Thom Mrozek, the settlement was finalized this week Thursday with National Cardio Lans LLC, the manager of the company (Adrienne Stanman) and her husband (Robert Parsons) who worked as a former manager.

In a lawsuit, the company stood accused of submitting false health care claims to Medicare, TRICARE and various other health insurance companies that were contracted through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.  The fraud allegedly took place between 1998 and 2004.

In May, the company agreed to pay the United States $2.3 million.  It also forfeited $584,000 in assets and is set to pay the remaining $720,000 by July 21^st.

Anytime people have been charged with white collar crimes in Los Angeles, they need to contact Okabe & Haushalter and set up a time to discuss their case with a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer.

Recently, law enforcement officers reported that an Orange County man committed grand theft.  The man is accused of recording deed for dozens of homes that he did not home.  The homes were all located in four Southern California counties.  After creating fake deeds, Blair Hanloh would rent the homes to tenants.

Police were contacted after neighbors reported that the foreclosed homes were invaded by squatters.  When the police arrived, they discovered what Hanloh had been up to.

After finding out about the real estate scam, police arrested Hanloh for felony grand theft, filing a false instrument and breaking and entering.  He was later released after paying $50,000 bail. Police say that they are still looking into the incident and that most of the properties were located in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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In the city of Sacramento, a homebuilder recently agreed to plead guilty to white collar crime charges of mortgage fraud.  The homebuilder, 59 year old Anthony Symmes, was charged with fraud after he inflated the prices of 62 new homes as part of a large scheme that resulted in an international investigation and manhunt.

Symmes acknowledged that he sold homes to an unlicensed mortgage broker when housing prices started to drop in 2006.  All of this information was detailed in a plea agreement drafted by U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner.

The mortgage broker that Symmes sold the homes to, Garret Griffith Gililland, fled the United States three years ago.  However, he was discovered and arrested in Spain after fleeing.

At this time, Symmes is waiting for his trial to commence as he has pled not guilty to 24 other charges involving the national $100 million mortgage fraud ring.

Anytime people have been charged with white collar crimes in Los Angeles, they should speak with a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer from Okabe & Haushalter as soon as possible.  Contact our law firm to learn how we can help you fight your criminal charges in the state of California.

One attorney and several chiropractors and paralegals were arrested this month for their involvement in a large-scale auto insurance fraud scheme.

According to ABC News, the group is suspected of defrauding 19 insurance companies by filing false claims for staged accidents, costing nearly $550,000. Prosecutors say those arrested were part of a larger conspiracy involving more than 300 suspects.

The attorney arrested in connection with the fraud ring is 40-year-old Vadim Schar of Encino, who has been charged with 16 counts of insurance fraud and four counts of illegal drug possession for cocaine, methamphetamine, and concentrated cannabis and marijuana.

Also arrested were chiropractors Arkady Pishik, 52, Arutyun Tovanyan, 33, and Dely Diaz, 37. Several paralegals were arrested as well, including Alex Shidlovitsky, 56, Geliya Akselrud, 67, and Michael Itkin, 50. All are facing various counts of insurance fraud.  

So far 63 people have been charged in connection with the conspiracy ring, and 27 of those people have already pleaded guilty or no contest.

At Okabe & Haushalter, we are committed to providing clients throughout Los Angeles and South Bay with the aggressive defense they need against insurance fraud charges. Should fraud charges result in a conviction, the defendant will be faced with a number of unpleasant penalties that will take a heavy toll on their rights, reputation, and freedom, including incarceration in state or federal prison, steep fines, probation, and more. The best way to protect your rights and freedom in the wake of a fraud arrest, is to hire an attorney who has the experience, practice, and legal knowledge to provide you with a strong and effective defense. At Okabe & Haushalter, we have considerable experience in fraud defense, and will ensure your case receives the attention and dedication needed to increase your chances of a successful outcome.

Contact Okabe & Haushalter today to arrange a consultation with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney!