Ventura County Sheriff's Department

The owner of a Thousand Oaks business was arrested for money laundering, grand theft and forgery on Sep. 9, 2010, after a joint Thousand Oaks Police Department and United States Secret Service investigation revealed he was laundering forged bank drafts through his business bank account and keeping a percentage of the money.

Several of the victims throughout the United States reported unauthorized withdrawals from their bank accounts in the amount of $299.99. All of the withdrawals were deposited into the business bank account of Chaos Surf, Skate, and Snow Inc.

Daniel Kupper, who is the owner and operator of Chaos Surf, Skate, and Snow Inc. essentially received the forged bank drafts and deposited the bank drafts into his business bank account. Kupper kept his percentage of $299.99 and sent the remaining funds to bank accounts that were located out of state.

Kupper was arrested and booked at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department East County Jail for money laundering, grand theft and forgery. He was released after posting bond for $20,000.00.

Location: City of Thousand Oaks

Date & Time/ RB#: Sept. 9, 2010 @ 2:00 PM / 09-11861

Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Dept./ Forgery-Fraud Investigation Unit

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses Address Age
(S) Kupper, Daniel Lewis Agoura, Ca 62

Officer Preparing Release: Detective Darin Rich

Follow-up Contact: Detective Darin Rich (805) 494-8232

Date of Release: 9-15-10

Approved By: Captain Bruce Watlington