Judgment and Probation/Commitment Order — No. 2:22-cr-00153 (Dkt. 67, C.D. Cal.)

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The judgment and probation/commitment order in United States v. Artur Chanchikyan, Docket No. CR 22-00153-DMG, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, filed December 19, 2023. Chanchikyan pleaded guilty and was convicted of wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343 as charged in Count One of the Indictment. The court placed the defendant on probation for three years and ordered a fine of $10,000 and a special assessment of $100. It ordered restitution of $345,108 under 18 U.S.C. § 3663A: $205,372 to the Small Business Administration and $139,736 to the Health Resources Services Administration, with at least $25,000 paid immediately.

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Case 2:22-cr-00153-DMG Document 67 Filed 12/19/23 Page 1of6 Page ID #:387

United States District Court J S-3
Central District of California

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA vs. Docket No. CR 22-00153-DMG
Defendant ARTUR CHANCHIKYAN Social SecurityNo. 8 (6 7 _6
akas: “Arthur” (Last 4 digits)

JUDGMENT AND PROBATION/COMMITMENT ORDER

MONTH DAY YEAR

In the presence of the attorney for the government, the defendant appeared in person on this date. DEC 19 2023
COUNSEL George Mgdesyan, Retained
(Name of Counsel)
PLEA GUILTY, and the court being satisfied that there is a factual basis for the plea. [| NOLO [ NOT
CONTENDERE GUILTY

FINDING There being a finding/verdict of GUILTY, defendant has been convicted as charged of the offense(s) of:
Wire Fraud in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. § 1343 as charged in Count One of the Indictment.

JUDGMENT | The Court asked whether there was any reason why judgment should not be pronounced. Because no sufficient cause to the

AND PROB’ | contrary was shown, or appeared to the Court, the Court adjudged the defendant guilty as charged and convicted and ordered
COMM that: Pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, it is the judgment of the Court that the defendant is hereby placed on
ORDER PROBATION for a term of: THREE (3) YEARS.

It is ordered that the defendant shall pay to the United States a special assessment of $100, which is due immediately.

Pursuant to the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3664(f), it is ordered that the defendant shall pay to the United States a total fine of
$10,000. Ifthe fine cannot be paid in full immediately, a sum of at least $1,000 shall be paid within 30 days of entry of judgment, with the
remainder to be paid in the amount of at least $500 per month during the period of community supervision. The total fine shall bear interest as
provided by law.

It is ordered that the defendant shall pay restitution in the total amount of $345,108 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3663A.

The amount of restitution ordered shall be paid as follows:

Victim Amount

Small Business Administration $205,372

Health Resources Services Administration $139,736
TOTAL: $345,108

A partial payment of at least $25,000 shall be paid immediately. The balance of the restitution shall be paid in monthly installments of
at least 10% of defendant's gross monthly income, but not less than $1,000, whichever is greater, during the term of probation. These payments
shall begin 30 days after the date of this judgment. Any payments defendant has already paid prior to entry of judgment shall be credited to the
amount of restitution owed.

If the defendant makes a partial payment, each payee shall receive approximately proportional payment unless another priority order
or percentage payment is specified in the judgment.

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f)(3)(A), interest on the restitution ordered is waived because the defendant does not have the ability to
pay interest. Payments may be subject to penalties for default and delinquency pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3612(g).

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USA vs. ARTUR CHANCHIKYAN Docket No.: = CR 22-00153-DMG

The defendant shall comply with Second Amended General Order No. 20-04.

Pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, it is the judgment of the Court that the defendant, ARTUR CHANCHIKYAN, is
hereby placed on PROBATION on Count | of the Indictment for a term of THREE YEARS under the following terms and conditions:

1.

10.

11.

The defendant shall comply with the rules and regulations of the United States Probation & Pretrial Services
Office and Second Amended General Order 20-04.

The defendant shall not commit any violation of federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

During the period of community supervision, the defendant shall pay the special assessment, fine, and
restitution in accordance with this judgment’s orders pertaining to such payment.

The defendant shall participate for a period of 12 months in a home detention program which may include automated
identification system and shall observe all rules of such program, as directed by the Probation Officer.

The defendant shall pay the costs of home confinement monitoring to the contract vendor, not to exceed the sum of $12 for
each day of participation. The defendant shall provide payment and proof of payment as directed by the Probation Officer.

The defendant shall not obtain or possess any driver's license, Social Security number, birth certificate, passport or any other
form of identification in any name, other than the defendant's true legal name, nor shall the defendant use, any name other than
the defendant's true legal name without the prior written approval of the Probation Officer.

The defendant shall not be employed in any position that requires licensing and/or certification by any local, state, or federal
agency without the prior written approval of the Probation Officer.

The defendant shall not be employed by, affiliated with, own, control, volunteer for, or otherwise participate, directly or
indirectly, in any business involving private or federally funded or state funded health insurance or entitlement programs
without the express written approval of the Probation Officer prior to engaging in such employment. Further, the defendant
shall provide the Probation Officer with access to any and all business records, client lists, and other records pertaining to the
operation of any business owned, in whole or in part, by the defendant, as directed by the Probation Officer.

The defendant shall apply all monies received from income tax refunds, lottery winnings, inheritance, judgments, and any other
financial gains to the outstanding court-ordered financial obligation.

The defendant shall submit the defendant's person, property, house, residence, vehicle, papers, computers, cell phones, other
electronic communications or data storage devices or media, email accounts, social media accounts, cloud storage accounts, or
other areas under the defendant’s control, to a search conducted by a United States Probation Officer or law enforcement
officer. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for revocation. The defendant shall warn any other occupants that the
premises may be subject to searches pursuant to this condition. Any search pursuant to this condition will be conducted at a
reasonable time and in a reasonable manner upon reasonable suspicion that the defendant has violated a condition of his
supervision and that the areas to be searched contain evidence of this violation.

The defendant shall cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample from the defendant.

The drug testing condition mandated by statute is suspended based on the Court's determination that the defendant poses a low risk of
future substance abuse.

The bond is exonerated.

On the Government’s motion, the remaining counts of the Indictment are dismissed.

The Court informs the defendant of his right to appeal.

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USA vs. ARTUR CHANCHIKYAN Docket No.: = CR 22-00153-DMG

In addition to the special conditions of supervision imposed above, it is hereby ordered that the Standard Conditions of Probation and
Supervised Release within this judgment be imposed. The Court may change the conditions of supervision, reduce or extend the period of
supervision, and at any time during the supervision period or within the maximum period permitted by law, may issue a warrant and revoke

supervision for a violation occurring during the supervision period.
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nited States District Judge

December 19, 2023
Date

It is ordered that the Clerk deliver a copy of this Judgment and Probation/Commitment Order to the U.S. Marshal or other qualified officer.

Clerk, U.S. District Court

December 19, 2023 By /s/G. Garcia
Filed Date Deputy Clerk

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USA vs. ARTUR CHANCHIKYAN Docket No.: = CR 22-00153-DMG

The defendant must comply with the standard conditions that have been adopted by this court (set forth below).
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE

While the defendant is on probation or supervised release pursuant to this judgment:

The defendant must not commit another federal, state, or local crime; 9. The defendant must not knowingly associate with any persons
The defendant must report to the probation office in the federal engaged in criminal activity and must not knowingly associate with
judicial district of residence within 72 hours of imposition of a any person convicted of a felony unless granted permission to do so
sentence of probation or release from imprisonment, unless by the probation officer. This condition will not apply to intimate
otherwise directed by the probation officer; family members, unless the court has completed an individualized
The defendant must report to the probation office as instructed by the review and has determined that the restriction is necessary for
court or probation officer; protection of the community or rehabilitation;

The defendant must not knowingly leave the judicial district without 10. The defendant must refrain from excessive use of alcohol and must
first receiving the permission of the court or probation officer; not purchase, possess, use, distribute, or administer any narcotic or
The defendant must answer truthfully the inquiries of the probation other controlled substance, or any paraphernalia related to such
officer, unless legitimately asserting his or her Fifth Amendment substances, except as prescribed by a physician;

right against self-incrimination as to new criminal conduct; 11. The defendant must notify the probation officer within 72 hours of
The defendant must reside at a location approved by the probation being arrested or questioned by a law enforcement officer;

officer and must notify the probation officer at least 10 days before 12. For felony cases, the defendant must not possess a firearm,
any anticipated change or within 72 hours of an unanticipated change ammunition, destructive device, or any other dangerous weapon;

in residence or persons living in defendant’s residence; 13. The defendant must not act or enter into any agreement with a law
The defendant must permit the probation officer to contact him or her enforcement agency to act as an informant or source without the
at any time at home or elsewhere and must permit confiscation of permission of the court;

any contraband prohibited by law or the terms of supervision and 14. The defendant must follow the instructions of the probation officer

observed in plain view by the probation officer;

The defendant must work at a lawful occupation unless excused by
the probation officer for schooling, training, or other acceptable
reasons and must notify the probation officer at least ten days before
any change in employment or within 72 hours of an unanticipated
change;

to implement the orders of the court, afford adequate deterrence from
criminal conduct, protect the public from further crimes of the
defendant; and provide the defendant with needed educational or
vocational training, medical care, or other correctional treatment in
the most effective manner.

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USA vs. ARTUR CHANCHIKYAN Docket No.: = CR 22-00153-DMG

The defendant must also comply with the following special conditions (set forth below).
STATUTORY PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS

The defendant must pay interest on a fine or restitution of more than $2,500, unless the court waives interest or unless the fine or
restitution is paid in full before the fifteenth (15th) day after the date of the judgment under 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f)(1). Payments may be subject
to penalties for default and delinquency under 18 U.S.C. § 3612(g). Interest and penalties pertaining to restitution, however, are not applicable
for offenses completed before April 24, 1996. Assessments, restitution, fines, penalties, and costs must be paid by certified check or money
order made payable to “Clerk, U.S. District Court.” Each certified check or money order must include the case name and number. Payments
must be delivered to:

United States District Court, Central District of California
Attn: Fiscal Department

255 East Temple Street, Room 1178

Los Angeles, CA 90012

or such other address as the Court may in future direct.

If all or any portion of a fine or restitution ordered remains unpaid after the termination of supervision, the defendant must pay the
balance as directed by the United States Attorney’s Office. 18 U.S.C. § 3613.

The defendant must notify the United States Attorney within thirty (30) days of any change in the defendant’s mailing address or
residence address until all fines, restitution, costs, and special assessments are paid in full. 18 U.S.C. § 3612(b)()(F).

The defendant must notify the Court (through the Probation Office) and the United States Attorney of any material change in the
defendant’s economic circumstances that might affect the defendant’s ability to pay a fine or restitution, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 3664(k).
The Court may also accept such notification from the government or the victim, and may, on its own motion or that of a party or the victim,
adjust the manner of payment of a fine or restitution under 18 U.S.C. § 3664(k). See also 18 U.S.C. § 3572(d)(3) and for probation 18 U.S.C.
§ 3563(a)(7).

Payments will be applied in the following order:

1. Special assessments under 18 U.S.C. § 3013;
2. Restitution, in this sequence (under 18 U.S.C. § 3664(i), all nonfederal victims must be paid before the United
States is paid):
Non-federal victims (individual and corporate),
Providers of compensation to non-federal victims,
The United States as victim;
3. Fine;
4. Community restitution, under 18 U.S.C. § 3663(c); and
5. Other penalties and costs.

CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE PERTAINING TO FINANCIAL SANCTIONS

As directed by the Probation Officer, the defendant must provide to theProbation Officer: (1) a signed release authorizing credit
report inquiries; (2) federal and state income tax returns or a signed release authorizing their disclosure and (3) an accurate financial statement,
with supporting documentation as to all assets, income and expenses of the defendant. In addition, the defendant must not apply for any loan
or open any line of credit without prior approval of the Probation Officer.

When supervision begins, and at any time thereafter upon request of the Probation Officer, the defendant must produce to the
Probation and Pretrial Services Office records of all bank or investments accounts to which the defendant has access, including any business
or trust accounts. Thereafter, for the term of supervision, the defendant must notify and receive approval of the Probation Office in advance
of opening a new account or modifying or closing an existing one, including adding or deleting signatories; changing the account number or
name, address, or other identifying information affiliated with the account; or any other modification. If the Probation Office approves the
new account, modification or closing, the defendant must give the Probation Officer all related account records within 10 days of opening,
modifying or closing the account. The defendant must not direct or ask anyone else to open or maintain any account on the defendant’s
behalf.

The defendant must not transfer, sell, give away, or otherwise convey any asset with a fair market value in excess of $500 without
approval of the Probation Officer until all financial obligations imposed by the Court have been satisfied in full.

These conditions are in addition to any other conditions imposed by this judgment.

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RETURN

I have executed the within Judgment and Commitment as follows:
Defendant delivered on to

Defendant noted on appeal on

Defendant released on

Mandate issued on

Defendant’s appeal determined on
Defendant delivered on to

at

the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons, with a certified copy of the within Judgment and Commitment.

United States Marshal

By
Date Deputy Marshal

CERTIFICATE

I hereby attest and certify this date that the foregoing document is a full, true and correct copy of the original on file in my office, and in my
legal custody.

Clerk, U.S. District Court

By
Filed Date Deputy Clerk

FOR U.S. PROBATION OFFICE USE ONLY
Upon a finding of violation of probation or supervised release, I understand that the court may (1) revoke supervision, (2) extend the term of

supervision, and/or (3) modify the conditions of supervision.

These conditions have been read to me. I fully understand the conditions and have been provided a copy of them.

(Signed)

Defendant Date

U. S. Probation Officer/Designated Witness Date

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