City Attorney Sued Pair Over Fraudulent Property Deeds
San Francisco officials filed a lawsuit to stop an alleged deed fraud scheme involving a Sea Cliff home.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Property Crime
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The San Francisco City Attorney has sued Diana Peng and Brandon Aadee for allegedly using forged deeds to claim ownership of a home at 250 32nd Ave. The city is seeking a restraining order to prevent the transfer of the title.
Why it matters
Officials allege the defendants attempted to sell the home through seller impersonation fraud. The property currently carries more than $324,000 in unpaid taxes.
The City Attorney has filed a lawsuit and a restraining order against Peng and Aadee to halt further title transfers. The case remains active as investigators probe the unauthorized occupancy of the 3,000-square-foot residence.
The players
Diana Peng
She is a defendant named in the city lawsuit for allegedly engaging in fraudulent deed transfers.
Brandon Aadee
He is a defendant in the lawsuit who previously pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges involving FEMA in 2009.
Wei Wang
He is the person listed as the last official purchaser of the residential property in 2013.
The details
Defendants allegedly gained forced entry into the Sea Cliff property and transferred the title between themselves eight times using forged, notarized documents. Neighbors have reported more than 30 police calls regarding activity at the site.
Timeline
In 2009, Brandon Aadee pleaded guilty to defrauding FEMA.
Wei Wang and Xiangdong Guo purchased the home in 2013.
Guo transferred the full deed to Wang in 2015.
Peng and Aadee filed the initial fraudulent deed in 2025.
Real estate agents received a solicitation email from Aadee in August 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern of property-based fraud that echoes the defendant's history, as seen in the 2009 FEMA fraud conviction. Local authorities are increasingly using civil litigation to combat sophisticated title schemes.
The situation has caused significant disruption for residents near China Beach, who have reported over 30 police responses to the home. The city's restraining order is intended to prevent further illicit activity and stabilize the Sea Cliff neighborhood.
The takeaway
Homeowners should regularly monitor property records to ensure their titles remain secure against impersonation attempts. Staying alert to unauthorized filings can help prevent the complex legal battles associated with title fraud.
Further reading
For more on local efforts to address property theft, visit Property Crime.
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