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The Fresno Fraud Family, Walstad’s Rebranding Fails to Fool the Law 🐷

 

Well, my darlings, it seems the tea is particularly scalding today! Mrs. Piggy here, ready to pull back the curtain on yet another act of audacious deceit. Enter stage left: Michael Walstad, now trying to reinvent himself as Michael A. Betrovian. Yes, you heard that right. The head honcho of the infamous Fresno Fraud Family has gone full-on undercover, slapping a shiny new name on his old, tired bag of tricks. But here’s the catch, no one’s buying it, least of all the law. Buckle up, because this tale is juicier than a watermelon on a summer’s day.

Rebranding Gone Wrong

Changing your name from Walstad to Betrovian might sound fancy, but it’s about as effective as putting lipstick on a pig. The Fraud Family’s trail of deceit is long, winding, and riddled with enough legal violations to fill a textbook. From skipping out on workers’ compensation insurance to cooking the payroll books, this isn’t just bad business, it’s outright criminal.

The Laws They’ve Trampled

Let’s unpack the legal laundry list, shall we?

  1. Labor Code Section 3700
    Every employer in California must secure workers’ compensation insurance. Did Walstad—oops, Betrovian—comply? Of course not. Employees were left high and dry, with zero coverage for workplace injuries.

  2. Labor Code Section 3722
    Failure to secure proper workers’ compensation insurance means hefty fines. We’re talking $1,500 per uninsured employee, plus additional penalties that can send a business spiraling. And let’s not forget, this can trigger a stop work order, shutting everything down.

  3. Insurance Code Section 11880
    Submitting false information to insurers to avoid paying premiums? Check and check. The Fraud Family’s game of smoke and mirrors didn’t just cheat the system, it put workers and clients at risk.

  4. Penal Code Section 550
    Making false claims to evade insurance premiums or misreporting payroll is a direct violation of this law. It’s like leaving a breadcrumb trail straight to the courtroom.

  5. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act
    Running multiple shady entities, misreporting payroll, and coordinating fraudulent schemes across state lines? This isn’t amateur hour, folks, it’s classic RICO territory.

Why It Matters

Here’s why you should care, my loves. When fraudsters like Betrovian get away with their schemes, everyone pays the price. Insurance premiums skyrocket, honest businesses are left footing the bill, and workers, real people with real families, are left vulnerable. And when this house of cards inevitably collapses, the fallout won’t just hit the Fraud Family. It’ll hit their clients, employees, and everyone in their orbit.

The Cost of Deceit

Let’s talk numbers:

  • Fines and Penalties: Civil fines could reach the millions, not to mention double the unpaid premiums.
  • Prison Time: Fraud and conspiracy charges could land Betrovian behind bars.
  • Client Fallout: Businesses associated with this mess could face lawsuits, loss of trust, and financial ruin.

Mrs. Piggy’s Call to Action

Michael Betrovian, formerly known as Michael Walstad, may think he’s outsmarted the system, but let me tell you, honey, the law is patient, and justice is relentless.

To all the workers and businesses caught in this web of deceit, remember:

  • Speak Up: Report suspicious activity to the authorities.
  • Do Your Homework: Vet your partners thoroughly. If something smells fishy, it probably is.
  • Demand Accountability: Fraudsters thrive in the shadows. Shine a light and expose them for what they are.

The Fraud Family can run, but they can’t hide. And when justice finally catches up, you can bet Mrs. Piggy will be there, front and center, sipping tea and cheering.

Until next time, keep it classy, keep it honest, and keep fighting for what’s right.

Yours in truth and sass,
Mrs. Piggy 🐷✊

#FraudFamilyExposed #BetrovianScandal #JusticeIsComing

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

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