CA-AG v. California Highway Patrol

California Highway Patrol officers allegedly claimed over $200,000 in fraudulent overtime hours. The charges are the result of an internal criminal investigation by CHP into whether officers in the East Los Angeles station exaggerated the number of overtime hours they worked. The officers face a total of 302 counts, including charges of grand theft and the presentation of a fraudulent claim. In addition to the main scheme, three of the former officers allegedly recorded fake hours worked patrolling High Occupancy Traffic Lanes. To support their fraudulent overtime claims, they manufactured fake warnings and assistance given to drivers. Two of the 54 defendants were arraigned in May 2021 on charges of conspiracy and three counts each of accepting a bribe in connection with a bribery scheme.

Summary generated from official California Attorney General press release