Accountability

Crime & Fraud Reports

DA press releases, court filings, and fraud cases — with plain-language context explaining what went wrong and what workers can do.

4 cases on record

These cases are reported for informational purposes. If you have experienced wage theft, fraud, or elder abuse, call the relevant hotline below — immigration status is never a barrier to filing a complaint in California.

Wage Theft

1-844-522-6734

CA Labor Commissioner

IHSS Fraud

1-800-822-6222

CDSS Hotline

Elder Abuse

1-833-401-0832

Adult Protective Services

Wage Theft May 14, 2025

LA County Agency Charged with Withholding Overtime from 47 IHSS Providers

Los Angeles County · Pacific Home Care Services

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office announced charges against a care agency that systematically withheld overtime pay from 47 IHSS providers over a three-year period, totaling an estimated $280,000 in stolen wages.

Outcome

Criminal charges filed. Agency owner faces up to 3 years in state prison. Restitution of $280,000 ordered to affected workers.

Source: LA County DA Office Press Release

Elder Abuse April 2, 2025

Fresno IHSS Provider Convicted of Elder Financial Abuse

Fresno County

A Fresno IHSS provider was convicted of financially exploiting an 84-year-old recipient, stealing over $42,000 from the recipient's bank account over 18 months.

Outcome

Provider convicted on 4 felony counts. Sentenced to 5 years in state prison. Full restitution to victim ordered.

Source: Fresno County Superior Court

Agency Fraud March 17, 2025

San Diego Agency Owner Charged with $600K IHSS Billing Fraud

San Diego County · Sunrise Home Care Agency

A San Diego home care agency owner was indicted on federal charges for submitting $600,000 in fraudulent IHSS billing for services never rendered, including claims for deceased recipients.

Outcome

Federal indictment on 14 counts of healthcare fraud. Agency license suspended pending trial. Owner faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of California

Recipient Fraud December 9, 2024

San Francisco IHSS Recipient Fraud Ring Dismantled — 12 Arrested

San Francisco County · California Department of Social Services

State investigators arrested 12 individuals participating in a scheme where IHSS hours were claimed for recipients who did not need services or did not exist, defrauding the state of an estimated $1.2 million.

Outcome

12 individuals arrested. Charges include grand theft and fraudulent claims against a government program. Cases pending trial.

Source: CDSS Office of Compliance