FBI Arrests Former Football Treasurer Accused of Diverting $411,761

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FBI Arrests Former Football Treasurer Accused of Diverting $411,761

Federal agents arrested a 56-year-old Orange County woman Thursday morning after prosecutors accused her of taking more than $400,000 from a nonprofit supporting a high school football team.

Julie Hanway Molina, of Aliso Viejo, was the former treasurer of an organization connected to Aliso Niguel High School’s Wolverine Football Club. According to federal prosecutors, she allegedly diverted approximately $411,761.54 from the group’s bank account between 2023 and November 2025.

Prosecutors said the money was used for personal expenses, including Molina’s home mortgage and credit card bills. They also alleged that she tried to hide the payments by submitting false treasurer reports to the nonprofit’s board.

Federal agents and local law enforcement went to Molina’s $1.4 million Aliso Viejo home before dawn. Video shared by the California Post showed officers surrounding the residence and taking Molina into custody.

According to the report, Molina appeared stunned as agents used a bullhorn and ordered her to “come out with your hands up.” She then walked out of the front door and was handcuffed.

The FBI assisted the Orange County Sheriff’s Department during the arrest.

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A federal grand jury returned the indictment on September 2. Molina is charged with four counts of wire fraud and was expected to make an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana on Thursday.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said Molina is accused of defrauding a nonprofit that supports an Orange County high school football team. The organization’s funds, prosecutors alleged, were redirected toward her mortgage, credit card bills, and other personal expenses.

The case centers on the alleged use of money entrusted to a booster organization. As treasurer, Molina had access to the group’s finances, and prosecutors said the false reports concealed the alleged diversions from board members.

Molina faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each wire fraud count if convicted. The charges are allegations, and the indictment is not a finding of guilt.

The arrest brought a federal investigation directly to the former treasurer’s home after prosecutors accused her of using nonprofit money to address personal debts. The case will proceed in federal court.

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