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UPDATED Aug 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Aug 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
L.A. rapper arrested in $8.1M stolen check scheme
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Ada William Obayuwana, known as “ColdheartedAC,” was arrested and charged along with Albert Tai Vu and Cassandra Marie Murrillo in a 25-count federal indictment. Prosecutors allege they possessed more than 50 stolen U.S. Treasury checks and other checks totaling over $8.1 million, then cashed or tried to cash them at lenders across Southern California.
WHO: Ada William Obayuwana (“ColdheartedAC”/“AC”), Albert Tai Vu, and Cassandra Marie Murrillo
WHAT: Charged in a multimillion-dollar stolen check-cashing scheme involving alleged possession of stolen U.S. Treasury checks and other checks totaling over $8.1 million
WHEN: Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 1:53 PM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: The defendants were charged with illegally possessing and cashing or attempting to cash stolen U.S. Treasury checks and other checks belonging to individuals and businesses.
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