Carlos Mencia, who created Comedy Central’s 'Mind of Mencia,' was arrested and charged with a dozen counts of felony state tax evasion.

Prosecutors say the case is the first filed by the office's newly created Business Tax Fraud Unit.

Carlos Mencia is accused of failing to report $8.7 million in income over a six-year period.

Los Angeles prosecutors brought the charges as part of a broader push to pursue tax-related financial crimes.