‘Underground Economy’ Targeted In Massive Sting Operation

Posted by R.J. Jacob ⋅ July 10, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment

A multi-agency sweep dubbed “Operation Underground” that took aim at suspected illegal construction sites has resulted in more than 100 enforcement actions, the Contractors State License Board reported Monday.

Investigators from the Contractors State License Board, the state Department of Insurance, Employment Development Department, and county district attorneys’ offices partnered for a series of sweeps at suspected sites June 20 and 21.

Sweeps were conducted in 11 counties, including Riverside County. Two Riverside-area contractors and another in Temecula were among those slapped with citations.