Three California Men Cop Pleas On Charges Of Purchasing Home With Stolen I.D.

In Southern California, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office announced the sentencing of:

• real estate agent Jose Oliva, 33, of Fontana (grand theft, 180 days in county jail, 3 years probation);
• Gabriel "Carlos" Hernandez, 36, of Victorville (forgery, 180 days in county jail, 3 years formal probation for forgery); and
• real estate agent Luis Robles, 46, of San Bernardino, (forgery, county jail and 16 months state prison, suspended).

According to the DA's press release:

• In 2003 and 2004, the three conspired to steal the victim's identity for the fraudulent purchase of a home in Victorville. The victim discovered the fraud when he attempted to refinance his own Santa Ana residence. The victim found that his signature had been forged on numerous loan documents.

For the DA's press release, see Real Estate Agent Sentenced in Real Estate Fraud Scheme.