DA25 – Wire Fraud, Private Bank Diversion, & Contract Misrepresentation

Summary: This page documents how Berkshire Hathaway agent Hanson Le and property owner Phat Tran executed a lease renewal contract but concealed receipt of payment made via wire transfer into a private Wells Fargo account. Despite receiving payment early on April 19, 2024, they issued a 3-day notice and denied in court that payment occurred, triggering civil and criminal exposure under state and federal law.

Payment Demands & Early Submission Pressure

$500 Late Fee Threat
Text from Hanson Le warning tenant to pay before 20th or face a $500 fee — violating standard grace periods.

Yahoo Email Timeline – Extension Requested & Payment Sent

Yahoo email proof
Email showing tenant requested lease extension documentation before payment, confirming intent and compliance.

Wire Transfer Confirmed – April 19, 2024

Wells Fargo wire transfer
$5,000 wired to Phat Tran's private bank account. Delivered and completed same day with "New Lease" memo.

Agent Confirms All Parties Signed

Lease Confirmation by Hanson Le
Hanson confirms the lease renewal is complete — contradicting later denial of contract existence or rent increase notice.

Deceptive Rent Hike Pushed Without Notice

Hanson proposes illegal rent increase
Hanson texts tenant on behalf of Dr. Tran, falsely claiming new rent starts June 1 at $5,350 — without formal notice.

Charges Supported:
– CA Penal Code §532 (Theft by false pretenses)
– CA Civil Code §1947.5 (Rent increase notice violations)
– 18 U.S. Code §1344 (Federal wire fraud)
– 18 U.S. Code §1962 (RICO conspiracy)

This page is coded as da26.html and is intended for DA submission, supporting claims of financial deception, bad faith rent manipulation, and concealment of funds.