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Orange County investor accused of criminal fraud denied bail by judge, citing witness death threat
Mahender Makhijani, an Orange County real estate investor accused of criminal bank fraud, will remain in jail pending trial after a judge fo
August 19, 2026 · via LA Times — Business
Mahender Makhijani, an Orange County real estate investor accused of criminal bank fraud, will remain in jail pending trial after a judge found he made death threats against a witness.
Original reporting: LA Times — Business.
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