Crime and Public Safety | Union City company owner gave homeless man a job, set up arraigned marriage, and forgave him for theft. He repaid them by stealing $4.3 million, DA says

The owners of Bay Area Transport, who treated Darinder Dyal like family, now face betrayal after discovering he allegedly stole $4.3 million over several years.

Dyal, who was initially homeless, gained the trust of the company owners, leading them to overlook earlier signs of embezzlement that ranged from $10,000 to $15,000.

Despite suspicions about Dyal's gambling trips, the owners chose to ignore potential red flags due to their close relationship and trust developed over many years.

Investigators uncovered evidence that Dyal laundered stolen money and attempted to disguise it as gambling winnings, revealing a calculated scheme of deceit.

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