Authorities Recover Over $21 Million in Stolen Property in Internal Fraud Case
CHINO, CA — Patrol officers with the Chino Police Department recently initiated an investigation into a large-scale internal fraud case involving multiple schemes and a significant quantity of stolen merchandise. The initial response by officers resulted in the arrest of a suspect, leading detectives to launch an in-depth follow-up investigation.
One of the methods used in the fraud involved an employee creating fictitious purchase orders. The suspect utilized the names of major distributors to acquire a substantial number of solar panels and home battery packs. Subsequent investigative work by detectives led to the discovery of the high-value stolen products at a warehouse location in Compton.
Detectives successfully verified and recovered the items, which have an estimated value exceeding $21 million. The stolen property was located through investigative work and will be returned to the victim business.
The Chino Police Department acknowledged the actions of its officers and detectives in successfully resolving the investigation, noting that the coordination was effective in protecting local businesses and the community from financial crime. The department confirmed that all stolen property was successfully located and will be returned to the victim business.
