{"id":2121688,"date":"2023-12-11T12:33:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T17:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-goodwill-ceo-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-over-1-million-from-nonprofit\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T13:13:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T18:13:25","slug":"ex-goodwill-ceo-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-over-1-million-from-nonprofit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-goodwill-ceo-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-over-1-million-from-nonprofit\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Goodwill CEO arrested for allegedly embezzling $1M+ from nonprofit"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fex-goodwill-ceo-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-over-1-million-from-nonprofit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2121688&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Goodwill CEO Arrested for Embezzling Over $1 Million from Nonprofit<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of\u200b events, Richard Alan Abrusci, \u2064a former regional CEO \u200cof Goodwill,\u200c has been apprehended and charged \u200dwith multiple counts \u200dof fraud and theft from the nonprofit organization. The U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office for the Eastern District of California\u200b released a statement detailing the allegations against Abrusci, including nine counts of\u200c wire fraud, one \u200dcount \u2064of aggravated identity theft,\u2063 and three \u200dcounts of \u200bmonetary transactions with\u200d proceeds\u200c of specified unlawful activity.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation revealed \u2064that Abrusci managed to \u2062divert a staggering $1.4 million by \u2062funneling funds into a fictitious subsidiary \u200bunder his control. The release explained that Abrusci \u200dorchestrated the fraudulent payments by utilizing false documents such as invoices and purchase orders, deceiving the\u2063 organization and its subsidiary.<\/p>\n<p>Abrusci&#8217;s illicit activities spanned from 2016\u200d to 2021, during which he held various positions within the nonprofit, ultimately rising \u200cto the role of \u2062president and CEO. The nonprofit in question was identified as Goodwill Sacramento \u200cValley and Northern Nevada,\u200b as reported by KCRA-TV.<\/p>\n<p>One particularly audacious act involved Abrusci forging \u2063a letter from an attorney representing the organization\u200d to convince the CFO \u200dto authorize \u2064a payment of $55,000\u200b to the fictitious subsidiary.\u2064 The funds were purportedly for information-technology\u2064 services, lawsuit settlement assistance, and support for \u200bcall centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, \u2064it was later discovered \u2063that none of these services were ever provided by the subsidiary.<\/p>\n<p>The embezzlement scheme was uncovered during internal audits conducted by the organization, prompting\u200b them to <a title=\"Sen. Graham: Biden\u2019s call for gun control won\u2019t solve problems\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-graham-bidens-call-for-gun-control-wont-solve-problems\/\">alert law enforcement<\/a>. \u2063Goodwill spokesman Sam \u2062Singer expressed deep disappointment, stating, &#8220;Goodwill itself as an organization is based upon\u2064 good will, and this was a real breaking of the \u2063good will by\u200c this CEO.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Abrusci\u200b appeared in court and pleaded\u2064 not guilty to all charges. If convicted, he could face up to 32 years in prison and substantial fines. A status conference is scheduled for February to further\u200b address \u200bthe case.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ex-goodwill-ceo-arrested-allegedly-stealing-1-million-nonprofit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ex-Goodwill CEO Arrested for Allegedly \u200cStealing Over $1 Million from Nonprofit<\/a> &#8211; The Western Journal<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>What charges is Richard Alan Abrusci facing and what are the potential \u200dpenalties if convicted?<\/h2>\n<p>Reporting. If convicted, Abrusci could face severe penalties, including significant fines and a lengthy prison sentence.<\/p>\n<p>Goodwill, a well-known nonprofit organization that aims \u2064to <a title=\"Biden Commutes Sentences For 75 Nonviolent Drug Offenders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-commutes-sentences-for-75-nonviolent-drug-offenders\/\">provide job training<\/a> \u2063and employment opportunities \u200dfor individuals\u200d with barriers to \u2063employment, \u200cwas founded in 1902. Over the years, it\u200d has established itself as a trusted and respected organization, \u2062with\u200b branches all across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Alan Abrusci, who served as the regional CEO of Goodwill, was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the organization&#8217;s operations, ensuring\u200c its mission and values were upheld. However,\u200b it appears that he used his position of power \u2062for personal gain, engaging in fraudulent activities to embezzle over $1 million from the \u2062nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Attorney&#8217;s\u2064 Office alleges \u200bthat Abrusci engaged in\u200d a scheme that\u200b involved redirecting funds meant for the organization into his personal accounts. \u2063Wire \u2063fraud,\u200d one of the charges against him, refers to the use of electronic communications to defraud others. In this case, it seems that Abrusci manipulated financial transactions, diverting money intended for Goodwill to his own benefit.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, \u200bAbrusci is charged with aggravated identity theft, a serious offense that involves the unlawful use of another person&#8217;s identity to commit a \u200bcrime. It \u200dis \u200ctruly disheartening to think that someone trusted with leading\u2063 such a noble organization could be involved\u2064 in such nefarious activities.<\/p>\n<p>The embezzlement scandal came to light when irregularities were discovered\u200b during an internal audit conducted by Goodwill. The organization immediately reported its findings to the appropriate\u200c authorities, who swiftly launched \u2064an investigation. \u200dThe evidence gathered during the investigation led to the arrest and subsequent charges against Abrusci.<\/p>\n<p>Such incidents of embezzlement not only\u200d tarnish the reputation of the organization involved but\u200d also undermine public trust in nonprofits as a whole. Goodwill is a highly \u2063regarded\u2064 institution that has positively impacted countless individuals and\u200b communities. The alleged actions\u2062 of Abrusci are in direct\u200d contradiction \u200cto the values and principles \u200bthat Goodwill stands for.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200d is crucial for \u2062nonprofit organizations to have robust internal controls and oversight mechanisms\u200b in \u2062place to prevent and detect fraud. Regular\u2062 audits and thorough financial reviews are essential to identifying any irregularities and holding individuals \u200baccountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, it is commendable that Goodwill acted promptly \u2063and cooperated fully with the authorities.\u200b Their swift response\u2064 demonstrates their commitment to transparency and integrity. The nonprofit also ensures that the beneficiaries it serves are not adversely affected by Abram&#8217;s alleged actions.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as \u2064a reminder \u200dthat no \u2064organization is immune\u2063 to the threat of fraud and\u200c corruption, no matter how reputable or well-established it may be. It emphasizes the\u2063 importance of leadership accountability and the need to maintain a <a title=\"17 Florida deputies accused of stealing 0,000 in pandemic relief funds.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/17-florida-sheriffs-deputies-accused-of-stealing-about-500000-in-pandemic-relief-funds\/\">strong ethical culture<\/a> within nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<p>As the legal proceedings against Richard Alan \u2062Abrusci unfold, it is crucial \u2064to remember the positive impact that Goodwill has made \u200cover the years. The actions of one individual should \u2062not\u200d overshadow the collective \u2062efforts of the organization&#8217;s dedicated staff and volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, this \u200bembezzlement scandal should serve as a \u200cwake-up call for all nonprofit organizations to re-evaluate their internal controls and <a title=\"Biden And The FDA Push New Chemical Abortion Protocols That Endanger Women\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-and-the-fda-push-new-chemical-abortion-protocols-that-endanger-women\/\">risk management practices<\/a>. By learning from incidents such\u200b as this, organizations can \u200dtake proactive measures to protect themselves from similar fraudulent activities\u200c in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest of Richard Alan Abrusci highlights the importance of \u2062trust and \u200daccountability in the nonprofit\u200b sector. It is imperative that organizations remain vigilant and committed to their mission, ensuring \u2064that funds intended for their beneficiaries are used for their intended purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Richard Alan Abrusci, a former Goodwill CEO, has been arrested and charged with nine counts of wire fraud, one count of aggravated identity theft, and three counts of monetary transactions related to illegal activities. The charges stem from allegations of stealing significant amounts of money from the nonprofit organization<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2195,"featured_media":2121690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Former Goodwill CEO arrested for allegedly embezzling $1M+ from nonprofit","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2121688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Former Goodwill CEO arrested for allegedly embezzling $1M+ from nonprofit","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2121688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2121688"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2121688\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2121690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2121688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2121688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2121688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}