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Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Criminal

Dec. 18, 2018

Attorney faces 27-month prison sentence for money laundering scheme

The Glendale-based sole practitioner was the go-to lawyer in a $14 million tax fraud.

Attorney faces 27-month prison sentence for money laundering scheme
U.S. District Judge Andrew J. Guilford

A Glendale sole practitioner faces a recommended 27-month federal prison sentence after admitting to laundering fraudulently earned money through his client trust accounts, part of a $14 million tax fraud and identity theft scheme.

Arthur S. Charchian pleaded guilty Friday to felony money laundering and making a false statement to the Social Security Administration, part of a plea agreement in a sprawling investigation that includes...

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