Disclaimer:
The LAPDonline.org® website has made reasonable efforts to provide an accurate translation. However, no automated or computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace human or traditional translation methods. The official text is the English version of the LAPDonline.org® website. If any questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information presented by the translated version of the website, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.
News Release Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Royal Prestige Scam Ends in Arrest Detectives Encourage Any Other Victims to Come Forward NA10005bb
WHAT:
News conference to announce arrests of two suspects posing as collection agents.
WHEN:
Thursday, January 7, 2010
9 a.m.
WHERE:
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Northeast Community Police Station
Community Relations Room
3353 San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
WHO:
LAPD Northeast Area Commanding Officer Captain William Murphy
LAPD Northeast Area Detective Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Steve Flores
LAPD Northeast Area Detectives and Officers
WHY:
For several months, the suspects posed as collection agents, threatened victims with fear of being arrested in exchange of large amounts of currency. Detectives are asking other victims to come forward.
NOTE:
Visuals will include photos of suspects and exemplars of letters sent to victims.
For more information, please contact Media Relations at 213-485-3586.
newsroom
Follow @LAPDHQ
LAPD on Facebook
