Ronald Schuck, Retirement Home Scam
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Who is Ronald Schuck? Ronald Richard Schuck is the president of Tampa Life Plan Village, a nonprofit organization that operated a continuing care retirement community in Tampa, Florida, formerly known as University Village or Unisen Senior Living. Schuck led the nonprofit after it acquired the community out of bankruptcy, intending to renovate and manage it for senior residents. Circumstances of the Arrest On April 29, 2025, Ronald Schuck was arrested in Pinellas County, Florida, following an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) Criminal Investigations Division. He faces charges of Continuing Care Contract Fraud, a third-degree felony that…
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St. Louis Area Non-Profit $7 Million School Meal Fraud
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ST. LOUIS – A couple from Edwardsville, Illinois, who managed a local nonprofit, was arrested on Tuesday after being indicted for allegedly embezzling over $7 million intended to feed low-income children in Missouri. Federal agents also seized several vehicles, including a pickup truck, two vans, and a minivan, which were reportedly purchased with fraudulently obtained funds. Diarra Williams and Nicholas Warford Diarra Williams, 30, and Nicholas Warford, 31, were indicted on February 26 on charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, six counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and obstruction of an official proceeding. They are expected…
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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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