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Santa Clarita Man Pleads Guilty To $1 Million Fraud Scheme
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Santa Clarita Man Pleads Guilty To $1 Million Fraud Scheme
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 01/09/2026 12:05pm
Article Summary:
"Santa Clarita Man Admits to $1 Million Wire Fraud Scheme via PayPal Transactions"
A Santa Clarita man, Steven Anthony Cowles, has pleaded guilty to executing a wire fraud scheme that defrauded his employer, The Claremont Colleges Services, of over $1 million through unauthorized transactions over several years. Cowles admitted to embezzling funds by linking company credit cards to his personal PayPal account and submitting fake invoices to cover his tracks. His sentencing is set for April 22, and in response, the colleges have implemented enhanced financial controls to prevent future incidents.
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Date: 01/09/2026 12:05pm
Article Summary:
"Santa Clarita Man Admits to $1 Million Wire Fraud Scheme via PayPal Transactions"
A Santa Clarita man, Steven Anthony Cowles, has pleaded guilty to executing a wire fraud scheme that defrauded his employer, The Claremont Colleges Services, of over $1 million through unauthorized transactions over several years. Cowles admitted to embezzling funds by linking company credit cards to his personal PayPal account and submitting fake invoices to cover his tracks. His sentencing is set for April 22, and in response, the colleges have implemented enhanced financial controls to prevent future incidents.
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