Project Thor – RICO Enterprise Overview
This master page unites the charges matrix with 19 actor dossiers. The matrix shows the RICO pattern at a glance. The dossiers tell the story of each actor — who they are, what they did, when they did it, and the statutes they triggered.
Charges Matrix
| Charge |
Phat Tran |
Hanson Le |
Anna Ly |
Steven Silverstein |
Richard Rosiak |
Berkshire / Beard / Mosier |
Others |
| Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. §1341) | ✅ | ✅ | | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Ethos, HBPD |
| Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. §1343) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | ✅ | Ly Construction |
| Perjury / False Evidence (PC §118/134) | ✅ | | | ✅ | ✅ | | |
| Forgery / Contract Fraud (PC §470/115) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | ✅ | Ly Construction |
| Extortion (PC §518) | ✅ | | | ✅ | | | |
| Elder Abuse / ADA Neglect (PC §368) | ✅ | | | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | HBPD, City Atty |
| Fraudulent Transfers (Civ. Code §3439) | ✅ | | ✅ | | | ✅ | Tran Family |
| Conspiracy (PC §182 / 18 U.S.C. §371) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Ethos, Ly Constr., Tara Tran |
| RICO – Enterprise (18 U.S.C. §1962) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | All 19 actors |
Actor Narratives
Phat Tran – The Landlord
A dentist turned landlord, he turned tenancy into extortion. He admitted in writing his agent held the check: “Hanson has the check.” Yet he filed eviction, citing non-payment, to convert the unit into an Airbnb. He filed defective notices with seven errors, concealed cashier’s checks, and threatened tenants on their lawn. His mantra: “What we’re doing to you is business.”
Mail Fraud §1341 · Wire Fraud §1343 · Forgery PC §470 · Extortion PC §518 · Elder Abuse PC §368 · RICO §1962(c)
Hanson Le – The Agent
Signed leases, took rent, resigned when exposed. May 13, 2024: he quit by text, but held cashier’s checks. He told tenants: “Keep paying the owner.” He cohabited with Tara Tran, linking family and agent. When police asked, he pled the Fifth. The resignation was an admission of guilt without words.
Wire Fraud §1343 · Conspiracy PC §182 · Trust Account Violations B&P §10145 · RICO §1962(d)
Anna Ly – The Realtor
Advertised “ocean view, laundry in unit.” Lies. Issued DocuSign renewals excluding tenants, resetting the lease clock. Routed fake invoices through Ly Construction, a family company. Claimed “pet urine damage” refuted by inspector. She erased tenancy history to raise rent beyond CPI caps.
Forgery PC §470 · Misrepresentation Civ. Code §1710 · B&P §10176 · RICO §1962(c)
Steven D. Silverstein – The Attorney
Eviction lawyer. He introduced false carpet invoices in a unit with no carpet. He told court rent was unpaid after Tran admitted it was. In the hallway: “Pay or I’ll ruin your credit.” He claimed $20,980 in damages for an Airbnb remodel. He turned the court into an accomplice.
Perjury PC §118 · False Evidence PC §134 · Extortion PC §518 · Elder Abuse PC §368 · RICO §1962(c)
Richard Rosiak – The Retained Counsel
Took $8,000 — nine months of senior income — then withdrew night before trial. He mailed his withdrawal eight days late, ensuring no replacement counsel. He said: “I quit you.” He suppressed evidence, refused to hand over the folder, and sabotaged his own client. Yelp reviews since 2018 show a pattern of abandonment.
B&P §6068(m) · Breach of Fiduciary Duty · Suppression PC §135 · Elder Abuse PC §368 · Misprision 18 U.S.C. §4 · RICO §1962(d)
Berkshire Hathaway / Beard / Mosier – The Corporate Shield
19 certified notices. DOJ referrals. FedEx packets. Omaha HQ: “We are aware, thank you, goodbye.” Beard: “satisfied” without investigation. Mosier: silence. They allowed counterfeit leases on BHHS software, ignored ADA claims, and rejected a $48M settlement offer. By ignoring, they became conspirators.
RICO §1962(c)(d) · Misprision §4 · Forgery PC §470 · SEC Rule 10b-5 · B&P §10177
Tara Tran – The Insider
Daughter of Phat Tran. Lived with Hanson Le, tying the agent directly to the Tran family. Ensured control of funds and communications within the family circle. Her role: to fuse family and fraud.
Conspiracy PC §182 · RICO §1962(d)
Tran Family Associates
Relatives rotated ownership of Rawhide, Sand Dune, and Brynn Ct. Title shuffling concealed assets and dodged accountability. A classic fraudulent transfer scheme under the family name.
Civ. Code §3439 · RICO §1962(c)
Ethos Property Management
Franchisee operating under Berkshire flag. Issued leases, intercepted certified mail, ignored fraud complaints. Served as the franchise front — the corporate shell shielding Tran and Le.
B&P §10145 · RICO §1962(c)
Ly Construction – The Invoice Machine
Family company tied to Anna Ly. Produced invoices for carpet replacement in a unit without carpet. Laundered eviction into inflated “damage claims.”
PC §532 · RICO §1962(c)
HBPD / Watch Commander– The Gatekeeper
Shown counterfeit contracts, concealed checks, extortion evidence. Twice said: “Civil matter.” Told victims to return “after you win.” By refusing to act, law enforcement enabled fraud.
Misprision 18 U.S.C. §4 · PC §148 Neglect of Duty
DRE / Investigator Nguyen – The Regulator
Received complaint #1-24-0513-010 documenting no notice of rent increese > 10% forged DocuSign renewals. Did nothing. By ignoring licensing fraud, allowed agents to keep operating under BHHS branding.
B&P §10177 · RICO §1962(d)
City Attorney – The Silent Authority
Received mold inspection reports and tenant notices, and photos. Took no action. Ignored habitability laws, allowing Tran’s eviction fraud to advance unchecked.
Health & Safety Code §17920.3 · Civ. Code §1941.1
Insurance / HOA Angle
Tran was delinquent on HOA dues. Insurance gaps flagged but ignored. Mail redirected to rental address, concealing obligations. Financial concealment became part of the enterprise.
Insurance Fraud · Civ. Code §3439
Silver Pickup Driver – The Enforcer
Drove onto tenant’s lawn. Revved engine. Demanded $5,350 outside lease. Acted as muscle for Tran, delivering threats in person while others used paper and courtrooms.
PC §518 Extortion · PC §602 Trespass
DocuSign / AuthentiSign System
BHHS software used for counterfeit renewals. Logs show activity tied to Anna Ly and Ethos offices. Technology became the pen that forged fraud.
PC §470 Forgery · Wire Fraud §1343
USPS / FedEx Trail
Receipts prove delivery of cashier’s checks, notices, evidence binders. Each green card and tracking log became a predicate act. The system of mail was honest — the actors were not.
Mail Fraud §1341 · Misprision §4
Press & Public Risk
Warnings sent: “The embarrassment is not mine.” By ignoring, Berkshire invited press, public, and shareholder exposure. Once the scandal hit daylight, reputational collapse was inevitable.
B&P §17200 Unfair Competition · SEC Rule 10b-5 · RICO §1962