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Richmond Fire Officer Accused of $750K Fraud
A former Richmond Fire Department procurement officer allegedly orchestrated a nine-year embezzlement scheme, funneling nearly $750,000 in taxpayer money through fake shell companies run by friends and family. Prosecutors say he directed fake invoices for nonexistent goods, with accomplices like Alishia Smith and Jaelin Randall collecting payments and splitting the loot. Smith alone allegedly pocketed $50,000 for gear racks that never arrived. The city’s audit uncovered the fraud in early 2025, and the officer allegedly tried to mislead investigators. Randall faces court next month, while…
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