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Food truck fraud: $1M stolen from immigrants

Filed: Aug 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Fernando Ochoa Jauregui, 30, was convicted this week for defrauding dozens of aspiring food truck owners through a scheme prosecutors say targeted immigrants. The Stanislaus County district attorney says the fraud involved nearly $1 million tied to promises of building and operating food trucks.
WHO: Fernando Ochoa Jauregui, 30; prosecutors with the Stanislaus County district attorney's office; dozens of aspiring food truck owners (many immigrants).
WHAT: Convicted in connection with a nearly $1 million food truck fraud scheme that prosecutors say deceived aspiring owners.
WHEN: Aug 29, 2026 at 3:17 PM ET
WHERE: Stanislaus County, California
WHY: Prosecutors said Jauregui defrauded aspiring food truck owners by taking their life savings with promises of building and helping them operate trucks.
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