Mexican National Accused of Embezzling $7 Million From SoCal Employer

Alexander Ramos, an illegal immigrant who worked for a classic car company, directed checks meant for the company to his own accounts, prosecutors say.

Newport Beach Harbor in Southern California on Dec. 29, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

A former executive of a Southern California company who was living in the United States illegally was arrested May 22 on suspicion of wire fraud after prosecutors claimed he embezzled about $7 million from his employer.

Alexander G. Ramos, 62, who lived in Newport Beach, Calif., faces 20 years in federal prison if found guilty, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles.