{"id":138051,"date":"2024-09-28T22:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T19:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=138051"},"modified":"2024-09-28T13:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T10:22:54","slug":"fbi-investigates-la-sheriffs-extortion-scheme-linked-to-crypto-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/fbi-investigates-la-sheriffs-extortion-scheme-linked-to-crypto-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI Investigates LA Sheriff\u2019s Extortion Scheme Linked to Crypto Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"

He has been charged with conspiracy to violate civil rights and tax evasion. An affidavit from FBI Special Agent Barbara Johnson outlines a comprehensive investigation into Iza and LASD officers accused of extorting money and property from victims both in Los Angeles and beyond.<\/p>\n

The scheme reportedly included bribing LASD officials for illegal actions such as unwarranted searches and arrests aimed at coercing victims.<\/p>\n

One victim, referred<\/a><\/strong> to as I.Z., alleged that Iza conspired with LASD officers to obtain a false warrant against him. During a 2018 home invasion, Iza is accused of impersonating an FBI agent, stealing a laptop containing cryptocurrency, and demanding passwords.<\/p>\n