Azusa attorney to plead guilty to federal fraud charge

An Azusa lawyer who pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud will spend two months in jail.

The Azusa Attorney’s Office said Wednesday it has decided to accept a guilty plea from attorney John R. Zembopulos.

Zembapulos is accused of lying about how much money he was paid by a real estate company he represented in the real estate transaction.

The charges include making false statements to a federal agent, and a charge of fraudulently obtaining funds under false pretenses.

In addition, Zembaros pleaded guilty in a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of California.

Zamborov, who was originally arrested in March, pleaded guilty on Oct. 3.

He was sentenced to two years probation, pay a $1,000 fine and serve a four-year term of supervised release.