A San Francisco man faces federal charges for allegedly embezzling more than $1.2 million from his employers.
Tony Archuleta-Perkins, 48, was charged with eight counts of bank fraud and five counts of engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity, also known as money laundering.
According to federal authorities, Archuleta-Perkins started a non-profit organization called ‘Murrieta Valley High School 1994’ in 2013.
From 2017 to 2023, Archuleta-Perkins worked for two San Francisco law firms, holding various roles, including Chief Financial Officer.
The indictment alleges that Archuleta-Perkins used his access to the law firms’ end-to-end payments automation platform to cause false and fraudulent payments to MVHS 1994.
Once the stolen funds were in MVHS 1994’s bank account, Archuleta-Perkins would issue payments to vendors and accounts for personal expenses, write checks to himself, and deposit those checks into his personal bank account.
The indictment charges Archuleta-Perkins with eight counts of bank fraud, which carry a maximum statutory sentence of 30 years in prison, and five counts of money laundering, which carry a maximum statutory sentence of 10 years in prison.
Archuleta-Perkins was arrested in San Francisco this morning and appeared in federal court, where he was released on a $500,000 bond.
His next court appearance is scheduled for July 31, 2024, before United States District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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