An apparel importer and a father and son connected to the company face felony charges of avoiding more than $10 million in customs duties and failing to report to tax authorities more than $17 million, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
C’est Toi Jeans Inc. was named in a 35-count indictment along with president Si Oh Rhew and his son, Lance Rhew, who was a corporate officer for the company. The indictment stems from a 2014 investigation into money laundering and other crimes at businesses in Los Angeles’ fashion district.
As part of the tariff-avoidance scheme, officials from the U.S. Department of ...
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