By Jeff Vaughn Bill Essayli has been very busy investigating fraud in Southern California.
The Feds arrested four illegal aliens today in Southern California for what they believe is an identity-theft and bankruptcy fraud scheme.
The four are charged with using social security numbers not assigned to them to obtain credit and run up large amounts of debt.
Prosecutors say the defendants later filed for bankruptcy protection.
Federal law enforcement still searching for Moisés Ortuño-Claras of Anaheim in connection to the crimes.
Prosecutors say they accumulated more than $140,000 in debt with purchases at Macy’s, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Best Buy, Guitar Center and Daniel’s Jewelers.
Two of the defendants had previously been ordered removed from the US.
Each faces 15 years to life if convicted.
