100 West First Street, Room 530
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-486-8430 Office
213-486-8754 Fax
Captain III Francis Boateng is the Commanding Officer of Commercial Crimes Division (CCD).
CCD is comprised of:
· Administrative Section (213) 486-8430
· Metro Financial Section (MFS) (213) 486-5920 / Valley Financial Section (VFS) (818) 374-9420
· Cybercrimes Unit (CCU) (213) 533-4657
· Illicit Pharmaceutical and Counterfeit Unit (IPCU) (213) 486-0939
· Major Theft Task Force (MTTF – Federal Task Force) (213) 486-6962
· Real Estate Fraud Unit (REFU) (213) 486-6620
· Task Force for Regional Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) (626) 873-2357
· Organize Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) (213) 486-6940
· Cargo Theft Task Force (CTTF) (213) 486-8766
Mission
The Commercial Crimes Division’s mission is to aggressively investigate property and financial crimes by integrating the cooperative efforts of law enforcement agencies and private sector organizations. Through diligent investigation and strategic partnerships, we strive to reduce crime and protect the lives and property of the Los Angeles communities we serve.
Goal
Our goal is to lead the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of property and financial crimes to enhance public safety and improve quality of life. The Commercial Crimes Division demonstrates leadership by continuously advancing investigative and technological techniques, driven by experts specialized in detecting and enforcing financial crime laws. We serve our communities through collaborative resource sharing and by developing our employees to their highest potential, ensuring they serve with the utmost professionalism, integrity, and dedication.
About Commercial Crimes Division
The Commercial Crimes Division was established in May 2003 through the merger of the Burglary-Auto Theft Division (BAD) and the Financial Crimes Division (FCD). Since its inception, the Division’s investigative responsibilities have evolved to address emerging criminal trends. The Division currently comprises nine investigative entities: Metropolitan and Valley Financial Crimes Sections, Cyber Crimes Unit, Illicit Pharmaceutical and Counterfeit Unit, Major Theft Task Force (Federal Task Force targeting South American Theft Groups), Real Estate Fraud Unit, Task Force for Regional Auto Theft Prevention, Organized Retail Crime Task Force, and the Cargo Theft Task Force. The primary responsibilities of these entities are outlined below:
Administrative Section (213) 486-8430:
· Provides administrative support to the Commanding Officer and divisional operations, including project completion, inspections and audits, timekeeping, and training in accordance with the Department’s schedule.
Metro Financial Section (MFS) (213) 486-5920 / Valley Financial Section (VFS) (818) 374-9420:
· The Financial Crimes sections are tasked with the citywide investigative responsibility for all FORGERY and IDENTITYTHEFT crimes with MFS handling Central, South and West Bureaus and VFS handling Valley Bureau.
Cybercrimes Unit (CCU – Investigations) (213) 533-4657:
· The Cybercrimes Investigative Unit investigates complex internet or high technology crimes related to the unlawful access of computers, hacking, theft of data, network intrusion, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, “phishing” emails resulting in grand theft, and any crime committed in the unlawful use or sabotage of computer-stored information.
Illicit Pharmaceuticals and Counterfeit Unit (IPCU) (213) 486-0939:
· IPCU is tasked to investigate citywide crimes related to Illicit pharmaceuticals, pirated goods, and illegal sales of counterfeit merchandise.
Major Theft Task Force (MTTF – Federal Task Force) (213) 486-6962:
· MTTF is responsible for investigating robberies, burglaries, and thefts involving Transnational Organized Crime Groups.
Real Estate Fraud Unit (REFU) (213) 486-6620:
· REFU conducts complex real estate fraud investigations involving fraudulent documents recorded with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office that adversely affect title to real property located within the City of Los Angeles. The REFU evaluates each case to determine whether the matter is criminal or civil in nature.
Task Force for Regional Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) (626) 873-2357:
· TRAP is a countywide, multi-agency task force that is responsible for combating organized auto theft by investigating complex multi-vehicle cases, frequently associated with advanced and sophisticated auto theft rings, targeting chop shops, and educating the public on vehicle theft prevention.
Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) (213) 486-6940:
· ORCTF investigates and combats large-scale retail theft carried out by organized criminal enterprises that steal merchandise from multiple stores and resell stolen goods through fencing operations for profit.
Cargo Theft Task Force (CTTF) (213) 486-8766:
· CTTF is a multi-agency task force that investigates and deters cargo theft connected to the railroad and commercial trucking industries within the City of Los Angeles. The Task Force focuses on stolen cargo, fraudulent pickup schemes, stolen commercial vehicles with cargo, and cargo-related thefts or hijackings, while working to recover property and disrupt organized theft operations.