[NY Post] Apparently, he wasn't just stealing jokes this timeA wave of investigators descended on comedian Carlos Mencia’s Encino mansion Thursday as officers moved methodically through the property, hauling out boxes, sealed cases, and bags of materials tied to a sweeping tax fraud investigation.
Photos from the scene show a heavy presence from the California Franchise Tax Board enforcement team, with officers posted across the driveway and front entrance as they carried evidence containers from inside the home to waiting vehicles.
The dramatic scene is tied to a major criminal case announced by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who has charged Mencia with 12 felony counts related to alleged tax evasion totaling approximately $8.7 million.
“Failing to report millions of dollars in income is a slap in the face to hardworking Californians who diligently file and pay their taxes every year because they care about their communities and the public goods, like police, fire, roads, and utilities, their tax dollars provide,” Hochman said.
Prosecutors allege Mencia failed to file tax returns for six consecutive years, spanning 2019 through 2024, covering both personal and corporate income.
Officials say repeated 78 warning notices were issued but no filings were made.
Authorities further claim roughly $3.3 million in personal income and $5.4 million in corporate earnings went unreported through Nedlos Entertainment, Inc., where Mencia is listed as CEO and owner.
The alleged tax loss to California is estimated at about $8.7 million.
The case includes six felony counts tied to personal taxes and six tied to corporate filings.
Mencia, whose legal name is Ned Arnel Holness, was arrested at his Encino home at approximately 7:05 a.m. during the operation.