The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office announced this week that 33 additional victims have come forward in the alleged luxury car scam perpetrated by West Hollywood resident Jonathan Tudor, bringing the total number of people Tudor is accused of swindling to 38.
Posing as a senior BMW executive, 64-year-old Tudor promised his targets high-end vehicles at discounted prices, authorities said. Victims were persuaded to sign contracts and wire payments ― typically for around $16,000 ― for cars that never arrived. Tudor would delay, offer excuses, and ultimately refuse to issue refunds. In November 2024, he hosted a private event at a Santa Barbara hotel, inviting select individuals and offering them what he claimed were exclusive deals.
When Tudor was arrested this summer at his West Hollywood home, detectives seized a large collection of luxury goods they believe was purchased with the victims’ money. The items included clothing, jewelry, and handbags from brands like Hermès, Gucci, and Fendi, valued at more than $250,000.
On his public Instagram account, Tudor frequently posts photos and videos of his overseas trips and art collection. On LinkedIn, he lists himself as president of a marketing company, claiming he has “over 25 years of marketing and sales experience in the luxury market sector, predominantly in the automotive, hospitality, design, and fashion industries.”…