Bellevue police are investigating whether a youth soccer club was the victim
of a $150,000 embezzlement scheme.
The Phoenix Futbol Club discovered financial irregularities after a new
treasurer performed an audit, said the club's attorney, Bill Bianco of Omaha.
“With the assistance of our accountants, the IRS
and our attorney, we have determined that over $150,000 in club funds were
misappropriated,” the board wrote in a letter to parents and
supporters.
Bianco said police began investigating in January. Sarpy
County Attorney Lee Polikov said Tuesday that he will review the case once the
investigation is complete.
Polikov did not identify the person at the
center of the investigation, but Bianco said it is a former board member.
The club is open to youths between the ages of 5 and 19. It currently
has 24 teams – and 300 kids – from across the Omaha-metro area.
The board
wrote in its letter that the investigation would not interfere with the season –
for players or the club: “Our club will continue to grow, improve and exceed your expectations for a quality
soccer program.”
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