Getting your car towed is a stressful event for any Southern California driver. You likely expect a high bill when you head to the impound lot. However, you probably do not expect to encounter a multi-million dollar criminal enterprise. Local authorities recently arrested the owners of a dominant towing empire for an alleged fraud scheme.
This six-million dollar operation reportedly involved underreporting payroll and tax evasion. You were not at fault if you interacted with these specific companies. Instead, a predatory system prioritized illegal profits over the law. This breakdown explains how the Hassan brothers operated and what it means for California drivers.
