LAUSD Vendor Faces $22M Fraud Charges in Massive Scheme
Felony Charges Filed Against Former LAUSD Employee and Vendor Owner in Alleged $22 Million Contracting Scheme
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office2026.03.26Updated 20d ago
Hong “Grace” Peng and Gautham Sampath are charged in one of the largest money laundering schemes in LAUSD history
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Former LAUSD employee Hong "Grace" Peng and vendor owner Gautham Sampath face felony charges in one of the district's largest money laundering schemes. The alleged $22 million contracting fraud involved kickbacks and false invoicing. Authorities uncovered the scheme through financial audits and investigation into suspicious vendor payments.
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