"Ruhani stated, 'I was issued a corporate card, which I used for personal expenditures that were falsely characterized as business expenditures,' highlighting the misuse of funds."
"Prosecutors allege that from June 2024 to January 2025, Ruhani and Zeno diverted legal service funds to finance lavish spending on foreign travel, meals, and luxury items."
"The couple reportedly spent over $10,000 on a honeymoon vacation to Bali and $3,300 on an 85-inch smart television, showcasing their extravagant lifestyle funded by misappropriated funds."
Rashad Ruhani, a former client advocate, pleaded guilty to conspiring with Lori Zeno, the former executive director of Queens Defenders, to misappropriate over $300,000 from the organization. Ruhani was denied bail and appeared in court in handcuffs. The couple diverted funds intended for legal services to finance personal luxuries, including travel and shopping. Ruhani admitted to using a corporate card for personal expenses falsely labeled as business costs. Prosecutors are seeking a five- to six-year prison sentence for him.
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