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Fake Bear Attack Scheme Leads to Jail Time

4/17/2026

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Operation Bear Claw in California uncovered an insurance fraud scheme staging fake bear attacks on luxury vehicles.
The January 2024 Lake Arrowhead claim involving a bear-suited person damaging a Rolls-Royce Ghost triggered the investigation.
Three suspects—Alfiya Zuckerman, Ruben Tamrazian, and Vahe Muradkhanyan—received 180-day jail sentences, with restitution nearly $108,000 ordered for Zuckerman and Tamrazian.

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Story summary

Operation Bear Claw in California uncovered an insurance fraud scheme staging fake bear attacks on luxury vehicles.
The January 2024 Lake Arrowhead claim involving a bear-suited person damaging a Rolls-Royce Ghost triggered the investigation.
Three suspects—Alfiya Zuckerman, Ruben Tamrazian, and Vahe Muradkhanyan—received 180-day jail sentences, with restitution nearly $108,000 ordered for Zuckerman and Tamrazian.