Custom Homebuilder Under Investigation For Pocketing Customer Cash Without Completing Construction; Stiffed Subs Suing One Alleged Victim For Payment

In Kern County, California, The Bakersfield Californian reports:

• [B]akersfield homebuilder [Donald Juhasz and his business, DMJ Customs Inc.] who allegedly engaged in various fraudulent real estate activities is being investigated by the Kern County District Attorney’s office and the United States Attorney’s office, according to Deputy District Attorney Don Mingleton. [...] Two former customers who say Juhasz promised to build them homes, but instead stole the money meant to finance their homes’ construction, expressed frustration [last week] over the pace of the investigation. Police raided Juhasz’s property nearly five months ago.

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• [Customer Amanda] Meek’s credit has been damaged, and stiffed subcontractors are suing her seeking payment, she said.

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