Armenian gang fraud cost victims at least $20 million, authorities say [Updated]

At least 74 reputed members of the Armenian Power organized crime gang were charged Wednesday in a fraud scheme that cost Southern California victims at least $20 million, law enforcement officials said. Authorities said members of Armenian Power, or AP,...

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Source: Los Angeles Times

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