This page covers fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, accounting irregularities and wire fraud cases. Reporting monitors investigations and legal proceedings involving financial systems in San Diego.
A federal court sentenced Ethan Joseph Sanchez to over five years in prison for his role in an $8.2 million investment scheme.
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October 29, 2026
Judge Orders Trial in 2004 Cold Case MurderFour men will stand trial in San Diego for the 2004 beating and stabbing death of 21-year-old Ryan Cunningham.
October 28, 2026
Crime Stoppers Increases Reward for 2008 Cold CaseThe total reward for information in the 2008 shooting of Darnell Smith is now $53,500.
October 26, 2026
Hasan Korkmaz Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar FraudThe defendant admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated credit card scheme that defrauded banks of over $2 million.
October 25, 2026
San Diego to Mandate Fraud Warnings on Crypto ATMsThe city will require warning signage on over 110 cryptocurrency kiosks by January 1, 2027.
October 22, 2026
Prosecutors Charge San Diego Man with 15 FeloniesJeff Knox faces multiple charges including embezzlement and mortgage fraud following an arraignment in San Diego.
October 15, 2026
San Diego Businessman Pleads Guilty in $2M Fraud CaseHasan Korkmaz admitted to laundering money and defrauding banks using the identities of 100 victims.
October 15, 2026
La Jolla Businessman Pleads Guilty to Tax EvasionPeter L. Roper admitted to evading millions in federal income taxes by concealing business income and personal assets.
October 7, 2026
San Diego Man Pleaded Guilty to Romance FraudA Temecula resident admitted to stealing over $1.8 million from two elderly women through romance scams.
September 30, 2026
Developer Pleaded Not Guilty to Navy Fraud ChargesMick Ruis and two others were indicted on charges of defrauding the U.S. Navy through small-business contracts.
September 21, 2026
Federal Court Sentenced Fraudster to 57 Months in PrisonA judge ordered Franco Fuentes to pay $270,000 in restitution after he targeted elderly victims in a bank card scam.
This section follows federal and state investigations into corporate fraud, money laundering schemes, asset misappropriation and wire fraud. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Large scale white collar cases in this area often reveal vulnerabilities in regional investment hubs and local professional service networks. Complex accounting fraud cases frequently involve lengthy periods of investigation before they reach public court filings.
