Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with tax fraud; Los Angeles DA calls him "one of California's biggest tax scofflaws"
Updated on: June 18, 2026 / 5:27 PM PDT / CBS LA
TL;DR
- Carlos Mencia, real name Ned Arnel Holness, charged with 12 felony counts of tax evasion.
- Allegedly failed to report $8.7 million in income from 2019 to 2024.
- Charges include $3.3 million in personal income and $5.4 million in corporate income for Nedlos Entertainment, Inc.
- Over $300,000 in state taxes are owed, not including potential federal obligations.
- Mencia is on the California Franchise Tax Board's list of top 500 tax delinquents.
- Faces over 10 years in prison and repayment of back taxes plus interest if convicted.
- Charges are the first filed by the new Business Tax Fraud Unit.
- Mencia was arrested and is in custody; arraignment scheduled for June 22.