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Hector Ramos
Hector Ramos, a former IT leader, stands accused of embezzling nearly $800,000 from North County Health Services through fraudulent invoicing and lavish personal spending. His actions not only caused financial strain but also shattered trust within the nonprofit, leading to lawsuits and legal consequences.
Quick summary on Hector Ramos
Hector Ramos, a former IT leader at North County Health Services (NCHS), faces serious allegations of embezzling nearly $800,000 from the nonprofit, with the charges including grand theft and identity theft.
Fraudulent Invoicing Scheme: Ramos allegedly set up fake companies to submit false invoices. Manipulated NCHS’s purchasing department, leading to unauthorized payments.
Lavish Spending: Funds misused for luxury items, including a Porsche and international travel. Bank records showed no evidence of actual equipment purchases.
Impact on NCHS: The embezzlement caused significant financial strain. Led to a loss of trust within the organization, impacting staff morale.
Legal Consequences: Ramos faces up to 36 years in prison if convicted. NCHS’s insurance company also filed a lawsuit to recover the stolen funds.
Betrayal of Trust: Ramos’s role as an IT leader made his actions particularly shocking to staff. His behavior has demoralized the nonprofit’s employees who worked tirelessly for a noble cause.
Intel Reports
by: Sebastian Perry
This isn’t just about stealing money it’s about a massive betrayal of trust. Ramos left NCHS in financial ruin and demoralized a whole team of people working for a good cause.
by: Lucy Powell
Ramos didn’t just steal money he destroyed the integrity of an entire nonprofit, leaving the organization to pick up the pieces of his betrayal.
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