Overview

• The brothers were arrested, arraigned in Los Angeles, pleaded not guilty, released on $20,000 bond, and a Nov. 4 federal trial date was set.
• The indictment says they captured thousands of reservations at courses nationwide, including at least 17 public courses in Southern California, by quickly securing early morning slots.
• Investigators allege customers were directed to pay fees via Venmo and Zelle into personal accounts, while a company, Birdie Tour Inc., was incorporated in June 2022 with its own bank account.
• Prosecutors contend they failed to pay assessed taxes and spent funds on a Hawaii timeshare, luxury vehicles, and purchases from high-end retailers.
• IRS Criminal Investigation is leading the probe, the U.S. Attorney's Office is prosecuting, and the defendants are presumed innocent.