Oscar Perez Almanza and Hender Noe Maxwell, former members of CSULB athletics, have been charged with felony grand theft related to a fraudulent payroll scheme. They allegedly submitted false time sheets in 2022, leading to a theft of $36,560. Almanza approved the hours knowing Maxwell was no longer employed. Both have pleaded not guilty, facing up to three years in jail if convicted. Prosecutors indicated enhancements to their charges for operational sophistication and value of theft, highlighting the breach of public trust at a supportive educational institution.
"I am appalled at the brazen acts of criminality allegedly committed by employees of California State University, Long Beach, an institution that depends on public funding and public trust."
"Almanza was working as a field supervisor in the athletics department and Maxwell had left a position as grounds worker."
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