The reason behind the raids seem to be complaints filed by consumers who claim they paid title and registration fees and have not received their products. Additionally, the IRS is investigating Hecker's alleged omission to pay the 6.5 percent sales tax to the state, Autonews reported.
Reports say Denny Hecker has not been arrested and, for now, he is not under any criminal investigation. Nor do the reports say what does the DEA have to do with the matter. Marsh Halberg, Hecker's criminal attorney, was not available for comment.
As for Hecker, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune says he is "shook and concerned" as police search his office computers in St. Louis Park, Minnesoota. The source claims the raid was carried out in a "very cordial" atmosphere, as Hecker provided passwords and other information to investigators.
As we already told you, Hecker is now under personal bankruptcy. Following the cut of the credit lines provided by Chrysler Financial last November, Hecker has closed or sold 16 out of the 17 stores he owned in Minnesota and California. Now he only owns a Toyota franchise in Minneapolis.
The litigation which followed Chrysler's cut of the credit lines, Hecker said "I am sad to say I was forced into personal bankruptcy protection."
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