Huntington Beach Couple Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud, Faces Jail Time and Restitution
A couple from Huntington Beach, Hung Ta and his wife Tam Truong, have pleaded guilty to a felony count of money laundering related to insurance fraud. The couple was accused of defrauding an insurance company by falsely claiming their home was burglarized. They reported a loss of $878,018 in property but were paid $127,876 by National General Insurance. As part of a plea deal, they admitted to falsifying receipts amounting to $68,815. The couple has been sentenced to four days in jail, which they have already served, and are required to pay $27,696 in restitution. Additionally, they will be on formal probation for two years. The plea deal resulted in the dismissal of a dozen other felony counts, including grand theft and making false claims. 
