Former Executive In Chicago Non-Profit Pleads Guilty in $1.8 Million Fraud Scheme
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Barbara Harris, a former nonprofit executive from South Holland, Illinois, has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges for her role in two separate schemes that misappropriated over $1.8 million in government grants and charitable funds intended to benefit underprivileged youth programs. Key Details Barbara Harris, former director of a Chicago-area nonprofit, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud. She admitted to misappropriating $1.8 million in education grants and defrauding the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Harris faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 11. Primary Scheme: Center for Community Academic Success Partnerships (CCASP) Scheme (2012–2017): From 2012…
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Oakland Man Charged With Defrauding Nonprofit, Pocketing Stephen Curry’s $50,000 Donation
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Federal prosecutors have charged Howard Solomon, the former executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association (EOBA), with mail fraud and tax evasion, alleging he embezzled over $125,000 from the nonprofit. Among the funds misappropriated was a $50,000 donation from Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry, presented during a 2019 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Details of the Case – Role at EOBA: Solomon served as executive director from 2017 to 2021, managing daily operations, staff, finances, and fundraising efforts. He had unrestricted access to EOBA’s bank accounts and debit cards. – Alleged Misuse…
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Feeding Our Future – Federal Charges Against 47 Defendants $250 Million
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Over 200 Fake Meal Sites For Needy Children During COVID-19 Nonprofit organization Feeding Our Future, along with over 200 meal sites in Minnesota, have been accused of committing the largest fraud scheme in the nation related to COVID-D19. The Department of Justice has charged 47 individuals for their involvement in a $250 million scheme that took advantage of a federally-funded child nutrition program during the pandemic. Pandemic Fraud Nonprofit Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated the indictments demonstrate the Justice Department’s commitment to fighting pandemic-related fraud and holding accountable those who engage in it. FBI Director Christopher Wray stated the…
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Boston Executive Embezzled And Forged Documents
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Jury Convicts Former Boston Center For Adult Education Executive For Embezzling And Forging Documents The former Executive Director of the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE), Susan Brown, was found guilty by a Suffolk County jury on charges of embezzlement and forgery, according to District Attorney Kevin Hayden. Brown, who is 70 years old and from Marblehead, was convicted of four counts including larceny, forgery, and falsifying corporate records, and was be sentenced on November 9, 2023. Evidence presented by Assistant District Attorney Jodi Greenburg of the Special Prosecutions Unit revealed that Brown had filed fabricated tax forms and other…
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