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Local Fraud Warning: A Notice to Residents of La Cañada Flintridge

Notice to Residents of La Cañada Flintridge - From https://www.fraudkitten.com/

Recent developments have brought attention to a matter of potential significance for residents of La Cañada Flintridge. Allegations surrounding art theft and fraud have surfaced,

prompting concerns that missing artworks may be circulating within the local community.

According to a recent Court Judgment*, Los Angeles Superior Court ordered that Kyung Choung of La Cañada and "Ephphatha House of Prayer" (linked to the Ephphatha House of Prayer) return over 80 works of art to a popular artist. To date, Choung has reportedly failed to comply with the court order, and has not returned approximately 40 pieces of valuable artworks, which are are currently unaccounted for or disappeared under unclear circumstances. The Court further found that Choung and Ephphatha have no right title or ownership in any of these pieces of art. These missing artworks are not just valuable items (appraised at $3,500 to $30,000 each); they represent the creative expression, livelihood, and legacy of an artist who claims to have been wronged. The missing artwork has been reported stolen to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and registered as with the Art Loss Register.

The missing artworks, appraised to be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in total, have sparked concerns that they may find their way into the local market, potentially being illegally sold or traded within La Cañada Flintridge and neighboring areas. Such a possibility underscores the need for vigilance among residents to prevent inadvertent involvement in transactions related to these artworks.

To assist in the recovery efforts and mitigate the risk of unwittingly supporting the distribution of missing goods, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the images of the missing artworks provided below. Any sightings or suspicions regarding the sale or exchange of artworks matching the descriptions provided should be reported promptly to the authorities.


The cooperation and awareness of the community are crucial in addressing this issue. Let us collectively uphold integrity and ethical conduct to ensure that the missing artworks are returned to their rightful owner and that La Cañada Flintridge remains a safe and reputable community.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. *Source of information: UniCourt.com

Missing work example 1: 36" x 35" ($3,500 value)
















Missing work example 2: 36" x 35" ($3,500 value)












Missing work example 3: 92" x 165" ($30,000 value)


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