Central District of California U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli discusses the latest on the federal government's arrest of four illegal immigrants accused of running a Social Security fraud ring.

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli discussing a federal arrest of four illegal immigrants in California's Central District for allegedly running a Social Security fraud ring involving stolen numbers.

Reports detail a recent SoCal raid targeting suspects who used fake SSNs to obtain credit, accumulate debt (over $140,000 in one case), and attempt bankruptcy discharge, described as ripping off taxpayers.

Essayli's office has pursued multiple cases against undocumented individuals for identity theft, fraud, and related crimes as part of federal enforcement priorities in the region.