Coverage dated October 2, 2026

Las Vegas businessman pleads guilty in fake robbery scheme to cheat insurance company

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A Las Vegas cell phone repair store owner set up a fake armed robbery to cheat his insurance company out of nearly $90,000, according to investigators.

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8 News Now Las Vegas
Las Vegas businessman pleads guilty in fake robbery scheme to cheat insurance company (opens 8 News Now Las Vegas)
Published Oct 2, 2026
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A Las Vegas cell phone repair store owner set up a fake armed robbery to cheat his insurance company out of nearly $90,000, according to investigators.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Authorities: Vegas business owner staged robbery in insurance scheme (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Oct 2, 2026
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Erwin Lanada pleaded guilty to a single count of mail fraud, the U.S. attorney’s office said.