Fire Dept Officer Linked to $740K Fraud | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A former Richmond Fire Department procurement officer is at the center of a massive fraud scheme spanning from 2017 to 2025, allegedly using fake invoices and shell companies run by friends and family to siphon hundreds of thousands of dollars from the city. The officer, who had authority to approve purchases up to $10,000, approved payments for non-existent goods and services. His wife, a Navy buddy, and other relatives were allegedly involved, with his nephew and a close friend now facing charges—$340K and $400K in fraud, respectively. Both admitted to lying to investigators before…