BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Two people were arrested after an indictment of over 20 members involved in wire fraud and money laundering that involved elderly victims.

Bakersfield police detectives, along with assistance from the FBI, IRS Criminal Investigations and Homeland Security uncovered a transnational criminal investigation.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the operation took place in various locations in California including Bakersfield, Fresno, San Jose, Yuba City, Sacramento and Stockton. Other states included Texas and Florida.

BPD said $1.5 million was seized from various suspects' bank accounts that belonged to the victims. Authorities say they are trying to retrieve additional funds.

The two suspects from Bakersfield were identified as Felix Alejandro, 39

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