HUD Investigation Leads to Illegal Break-In & Evidence Tampering

Over the past four years, I have been subjected to a relentless, unjust investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – not because of any wrongdoing on my part, but simply for conducting an honest, independent real estate appraisal. What began as a false racial discrimination claim by a disgruntled homeowner has now escalated into a coordinated effort to suppress evidence, manipulate legal records, and intimidate me into silence. 

New Developments in My Case:

• • Office Break-In & Missing Files:
    Recently, my office was unlawfully entered, and critical documents were stolen from my hard-copy files. Simultaneously, my computer files—containing official HUD correspondence—were either deleted or replaced with altered PDFs. Notably, a certified letter originally detailing a second charge of “Coercion” is now missing that key allegation; the only change on the revised document is the removal of that charge”.
  • Forensic Analysis Indicates Tampering:
    Preliminary forensic metadata analysis shows inconsistencies in modification dates and document processing. The evidence suggests that someone reprocessed these files—possibly through external software or on my personal computer—to erase traces of the “Coercion” charge. These alterations may be part of a broader effort to suppress exculpatory evidence.
  • Police Report Filed:
    I have filed a police report documenting the break-in and theft of federal legal documents. I have also sent this report along with copies of both the original certified letter and the altered versions to HUD’s main office and the “Office of Investigation” (OIG) at HUD. My intent is clear: if the documents are not properly logged in HUD’s Teapots system, it will stand as evidence of intentional suppression.
  • New Actions Taken:
    Since my last update, I have escalated my efforts by:
    • Contacting multiple Senators and House Representatives (including Rand Paul and Josh Hawley, Adam Shiff etc.) to demand a full congressional investigation into HUD’s investigative practices.
    • Filing further complaints with HUD’s Office of Inspector General and the HUD whistleblower hotline.
    • Submitting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for all internal communications related to my case.
    • Reaching out to the Department of Justice, the General Accounting Office, Office of Budget Management, the FBI and media outlets to ensure that these irregularities receive national attention.
    • Gathering testimonies from numerous fellow appraisers, many of whom report similar prolonged investigations—even after being cleared by state appraisal boards and other government agencies.

Why This Matters:

It is increasingly evident that HUD’s strategy is not about uncovering genuine racial bias but rather about keeping cases open indefinitely. This approach appears designed to secure millions in federal funding and to benefit consultants, law firms, and Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) that profit from prolonged investigations. When the investigation itself becomes the punishment, independent appraisers suffer severe financial, emotional, and professional harm.

What’s Next:

I am moving forward with a class-action lawsuit against HUD and will continue pressing for accountability through every available legal and congressional channel. If you have been similarly targeted, or if you are a journalist or legal professional interested in exposing these practices, I urge you to get in touch.

Contact me at: kjmull@aol.com

It’s time to hold HUD accountable and end this abuse of power. Our collective action is the only way to ensure that independent appraisers can work without fear of government retaliation.

The Break-In: A Federal Crime That Cannot Be Ignored

At an undetermined date (yet), my office was unlawfully entered, and critical case-related documents were stolen or altered:

• A certified letter from HUD outlining a second charge of “Coercion” mysteriously disappeared from my files.
• My computer files were wiped or replaced with altered versions of HUD’s documents—where the coercion charge was missing, and the only change noted was the removal of a lender from the case.
• Official case documents were manipulated, suggesting a possible illegal tampering within HUD’s Teapots system.

This was not random burglary. This was targeted suppression of evidence—an attempt to erase the truth and prevent accountability.

Under federal law, this constitutes multiple criminal offenses:

• 18 U.S.C. § 1001 – False Statements to a Federal Agency (Altering Documents in an Active Investigation)
• 18 U.S.C. § 1505 – Obstruction of a Federal Investigation (Tampering with Case Files)
• 18 U.S.C. § 1708 – Mail Theft (Certified HUD Mail Stolen)
• 18 U.S.C. § 1030 – Computer Fraud & Abuse Act (Unauthorized Access or Tampering of Computer Data)
• 18 U.S.C. § 241 – Conspiracy Against Rights (Interfering with a Federal Appraisal Investigation)

These aren’t minor infractions—they are felony offenses with serious legal consequences.

The Timeline: How HUD’s Investigation Led to This

• 2021 – I conduct a standard VA appraisal. The homeowner, unhappy with the value, falsely claims racial discrimination.
• 2022 – A separate government agency fully clears me of any wrongdoing after a lengthy year-long investigation.
• 2023 – HUD takes up the same complaint, despite the lack of evidence (possible perjury by the homeowner), and begins dragging out the case.
• Early 2024 – A second charge is added against me (Coercion)—despite the fact that I followed an investigator’s instructions (via an email) to contact the complainant.
• Late 2024 (or 2023) – The break-in occurs. Files disappear. The charge of Coercion is missing from new, altered HUD documents.
• 2025 – My computer contains doctored PDFs, my certified mail is gone, and HUD refuses to acknowledge the irregularities in my case.

The real question is: How far is HUD willing to go to silence those who expose their misconduct?

Kenneth Mullinix
Certified Residential Appraiser
kjmull@aol.com
(949) 697-1717