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September 16, 2026
Two Arrested in $12 Million Homeless Aid Fraud Scheme in Los Angeles
- Michael Young and Lakiya Malone have been arrested for their roles in a scheme that misappropriated over $12 million in homelessness aid in Los Angeles.
- Young is accused of embezzling $7.5 million to fund a high-end restaurant and nightclub, while Malone allegedly accepted over $180,000 in bribes.
- Donye Mitchell, who remains at large, is charged with fraudulently obtaining $1.2 million in public grants for personal expenses.
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- 3 charged by federal authorities for $12M fraud in Southern CaliforniaSep 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM · AP
- Feds arrest three for massive homelessness aid fraud scheme in Los AngelesSep 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM · Independent
- LA homelessness non-profit workers arrested over alleged corruption and bribesSep 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM · The Guardian