Irvine couple arrested for stolen nearly $ 5 million from an advertising agency – New Santa Ana –

In the last three years, an investigator of economic crimes has been investigating a major case of fraud in which the advertising agency controller and her then -husband assign nearly $ 5,000,000 from Irvine between 2012 and 2021, according to The the the Irvin Police DepartmentS

The couple are suspected of using the money to maintain a gorgeous lifestyle that includes luxury cars, jewelry, real estate and travel. The loss was so significant that the business had to close, leaving many people unemployed.

Gurpreet Kaur Lakhiani41, and Depak Lacchiani40, from Irvine, were booked at the Orange County Prison for $ 4.4 million for multiple fees, including grand theft, misappropriation, money laundering and receiving stolen property.

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