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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 4 MIN

CA Workers' Comp Fraud Syndicates are Harder to Catch Than the Mafia. Here's Why

from Fraudcraft · host Teena

They don't have a boss. They don't have a chain of command. Half of them have never met each other — and that's exactly how it's designed.San Bernardino Deputy DA Michael Chiriatti breaks down why California's workers' comp fraud networks are deliberately fragmented — multiple hubs, multiple spokes, rabbits at the bottom of rabbit holes who don't even know other rabbit holes exist. One colonel over here, another major over there, separate armies, no shared map.That's not a flaw in their operation. That's the strategy. And it's why investigators can't just find the top and work down.🎙️ Full episode on Fraudcraft — on YouTube & wherever you listen to podcasts.🔔 Subscribe free👍 Like if this opened your eyes💬 Comment your questions — Michael is coming backProceeds support Joshua Tree No Kill Animal Shelter & Stray Cat Alliance#fraudcraft #caworkerscomp #insurancefraud #truecrime #lawenforcementSupport the show

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They don't have a boss. They don't have a chain of command. Half of them have never met each other — and that's exactly how it's designed. San Bernardino Deputy DA Michael Chiriatti breaks down why California's workers' comp fraud networks are deliberately fragmented — multiple hubs, multiple spokes, rabbits at the bottom of rabbit holes who don't even know other rabbit holes exist. One colonel over here, another major over there, separate armies, no shared map. That's not a flaw in their ope...

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