GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Semeo Doe, the former Executive Director of the Queens-based Action Center for Education and Community Development, Inc., has been indicted on nine counts, including embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars, wire fraud, and conspiracy to embezzle. Doe is accused of using charity funds to pay for personal luxuries such as international vacations, jewelry, and high-end cars.
According to the indictment, between 2010 and May 2019, Doe allegedly siphoned off Action Center funds, which were intended to support children and young adults, by submitting fake reimbursement requests. He is also alleged to have forged employee signatures on checks, depositing them into his personal account. The charges against Doe include aggravated identity theft.
United States Attorney Richard P. Donoghue emphasized the severity of the crime, stating, ‘Doe stole money that was supposed to feed the hungry and provide children with after-school services, and used it to finance his lavish lifestyle.’ Assistant Director-in-Charge William F. Sweeney Jr. of the FBI added, ‘Corrupting city-funded nonprofits isn’t just disgraceful; it’s a federal crime.’
New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett condemned Doe’s actions, noting that his crimes robbed New Yorkers of vital programming and opportunities.
The defendant faces significant sentences if convicted, with the embezzlement charge alone carrying up to ten years’ imprisonment. Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas J. Moscow is handling the government’s case.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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