

"Former Santa Cruz County treasurer embezzled more than $39M over a decade, lawsuit alleges." (via @lapidus_sarah) https://t.co/WcL1hfkEqI
NEW: A key figure in the FBI’s Oakland probe—who faces trial over efforts to help the mayor, who's feuding with the Duongs, and who survived a recent attempt on his life—is now accused of stealing $4+M from investors @meganrcassidy @SarRavani @rachelswan https://t.co/BaKOv0keVo
Complaints from investors led the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office to obtain a search warrant last month to access records from bank accounts associated with the former Oakland City Council candidate, records show. https://t.co/EwFdoN7T1n

Alvin Bragg's associate, a deacon, is under investigation for allegedly scamming church members out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. This inquiry follows complaints from investors that prompted the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office to secure a search warrant last month to access bank records linked to the former Oakland City Council candidate. Additionally, a key figure in the FBI’s Oakland investigation, who is facing trial related to aiding a mayor amid conflicts with local business figures, has been accused of stealing over $4 million from investors. Separately, a former Santa Cruz County treasurer is alleged to have embezzled more than $39 million over a decade, according to a lawsuit.