Ex-Law Enforcement Officers Charged in $37M Extortion Plot

Four men, including two former LA County deputies, allegedly conducted a sham raid to coerce a businessman into signing over his assets.

The raid was orchestrated by a Chinese national involved in a legal dispute with the victim.
The accused threatened the victim and his family with violence and deportation.
The men used an unmarked police vehicle and impersonated law enforcement officers.
The defendants face multiple federal charges, including extortion and deprivation of rights.
If convicted, they could each face up to 20 years in prison for extortion-related charges.