The person at the center of this case
Mortgage fraud victims and financial institutions
Cold Case · Open - Wanted
13 years waiting · since 2012
LEONID DOUBINSKI
Justice for Mortgage fraud victims and financial institutions — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why did the brothers flee to Ukraine, and what is their current status there?
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evidence
Lead #2How many straw buyers were recruited and what properties were fraudulently obtained?
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clue
Lead #3Are there financial records or bank transfers that could aid in locating the brothers?
Leonid Doubinski and his brother Volodymyr Dubinsky are wanted for their involvement in a mortgage fraud scheme in California between 2006 and 2008, where they allegedly recruited straw buyers to purchase residential properties as the real estate market declined. Federal arrest warrants were issued on September 14, 2012, for mail fraud charges in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. The brothers are believed to be residing in Ukraine, making their apprehension and extradition a significant challenge for law enforcement.
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Sacramento; FBI
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Lead #4What is the current whereabouts of Volodymyr Dubinsky and other family members involved?
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Source Narrative
Mail Fraud Caution: Leonid Doubinski and his brother, Volodymyr Dubinsky , are wanted for their alleged involvement in a mortgage fraud scheme in California. The brothers built, developed, and sold real estate in California from August 2006 through May 2008.
As the real estate market declined, the brothers are alleged to have recruited family members, employees, and associates with good credit to act as straw buyers for residential properties. Federal arrest warrants were issued for both Leonid Doubinski and Volodymyr Dubinsky on September 14, 2012, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Sacramento, California, after they were charged with mail fraud.
Remarks: The brothers are thought to be residing in Ukraine.
Timeline of Events
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2006-08-01
Mortgage fraud scheme begins
Leonid and Volodymyr Dubinsky begin building, developing, and selling real estate in California
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2008-05-31
Fraud scheme concludes
Real estate fraud activities end in May 2008 as market conditions deteriorate
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2012-09-14
Federal arrest warrants issued
Warrants issued for both brothers in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California for mail fraud charges
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2006
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2006
Last Updated:September 9, 2026