Julio Medina, the founder and CEO of Exodus Transitional Community, has been indicted for allegedly accepting $2.5 million in bribes while diverting $51 million in COVID-19 relief funds. During the pandemic, his nonprofit was responsible for relocating inmates to hotels in NYC to curb virus spread. Prosecutors claim Medina conspired with two associates to create a fraudulent scheme that included kickbacks in the form of homes and luxury vehicles. This scandal raises serious questions about the misuse of public funds and accountability during a national health crisis.
Prosecutors allege Julio Medina, founder of Exodus Transitional Community, accepted $2.5 million in bribes while steering $51 million in COVID funds to unscrupulous businesses.
Medina was indicted for allegedly funneling public funds to two businesspeople, who in exchange provided him with substantial kickbacks, including luxury cars and homes.
The defendants' companies purportedly provided false services, revealing a scheme that exploited public resources intended to help the community during the pandemic.
The indictment portrays a substantial corruption case that undermines the integrity of public funding meant to address COVID-19 impacts on vulnerable populations.
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