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FBI Raids Homes and Offices of Contra Costa Tax Assessor and His Successor in Wire Fraud Probe

09 June 2026 11:55

FBI agents raided the homes, offices, and vehicles of Contra Costa County Tax Assessor Vince Kramer and his successor Gus Robb on June 9, 2026, as part of a wire fraud investigation. - The warrant, signed June 4, authorizes searches for evidence of wire fraud and other offenses.

- Kramer has faced previous allegations, including a 2026 lawsuit over property value manipulation and a 2019 harassment case he won. - The raids are part of a broader East Bay corruption probe that has led to indictments of other officials.

- Neither Kramer nor Robb has commented. The investigation is ongoing.

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