Federal Agents Unearth Tens of Thousands in Buried Cash During Southern California Corruption Investigation

Politician Busted After FBI Finds $62,900 Buried In His Backyard

Politician Busted After FBI Finds $62,900 Buried In His Backyard A Southern California corruption case unraveled in dramatic fashion after federal agents discovered tens of thousands of dollars hidden underground at the home of a longtime local politician, according to the NY Post. Ricardo Pacheco, a former Baldwin Park councilman, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for taking bribes while in office. Investigators recovered $62,900 buried in his backyard, part of more than $83...

By Tyler Durden