California school staffers busted in $300K embezzlement scheme after massive Costco breakfast order blew their cover
Seaside police arrested two former employees of the International School of Monterey for allegedly embezzling nearly $300,000 in school funds. The fraud was uncovered after a school administrator flagged an exorbitant Costco order for eggs, bacon, and potatoes placed by Terry Bumper, the former food services director. Investigators allege the stolen public funds were used to pay for personal expenses, including luxury travel, Pilates classes, and massages. Two former staffers now face felony embezzlement charges following the investigation into the charter school's finances.
Listen to Live Briefing
Real-time synthesized voice briefing · Live Feeds Desk
- ✓ Two former employees of the International School of Monterey in Seaside, California, are accused of embezzling nearly $300,000.
- ✓ The investigation began after a school administrator flagged an excessive Costco purchase of eggs, bacon, and potatoes.
- ✓ Seaside police arrested the suspects and filed felony embezzlement charges.
What changed
Police identified Terry Bumper and the school's chief financial officer as the suspects in the embezzlement case.
Live updates
-
Two International School of Monterey staffers arrested in $300K embezzlement scheme
Seaside police arrested two former employees of the International School of Monterey for allegedly embezzling nearly $300,000 in school funds. The fraud was uncovered after a school administrator flagged an exorbitant Costco order for eggs, bacon, and potatoes placed by Terry Bumper, the former food services director. Investigators allege the stolen public funds were used to pay for personal expenses, including luxury travel, Pilates classes, and massages. Two former staffers now face felony embezzlement charges following the investigation into the charter school's finances.
Why it matters
The case involves the misuse of public funds at a California charter school. It highlights how administrative oversight of routine procurement can expose larger financial crimes.
What is confirmed
- Two former employees of the International School of Monterey in Seaside, California, are accused of embezzling nearly $300,000.
- The investigation began after a school administrator flagged an excessive Costco purchase of eggs, bacon, and potatoes.
- Seaside police arrested the suspects and filed felony embezzlement charges.
Still unconfirmed
- The school's chief financial officer spent public funds on massages, luxury travel, and Pilates classes.
What to watch next
- Court dates for the felony embezzlement charges
- Further audits of International School of Monterey financial records
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (12)
- New York Post — California school staffers busted in $300K embezzlement scheme after massive Costco breakfast order blew their cover
- Los Angeles Times — Exorbitant egg order at Monterey school cracks open 'disgusting' embezzlement scheme, police say
- KSBW — Former school employees accused of embezzling nearly $300,000, Seaside police say
- SFGATE — 'Excessive' Costco breakfast purchase unravels alleged $300K Calif. school fraud
- Salinas Californian — Two school employees accused of stealing funds
- Hoodline — Seaside School Embezzlement: $300K Allegedly Stolen
- www.christianpost.com — Costco order exposes $300K embezzlement scheme at California charter school, police say
- nypost.com — California school staffers busted in huge fraud after Costco ...
- www.latimes.com — Costco egg order uncovers $300,000 Monterey school theft ...
- article.wn.com — California school staffers busted in $300K embezzlement ...
- hoodline.com — Seaside School Embezzlement: $300K Allegedly Stolen
- www.yahoo.com — 'Excessive' Costco Breakfast Purchase Unravels Alleged $300K ...
Community Sentiment: How do you assess this situation?
Voice your perspective · Real-time aggregated sentiment from the Live Feeds community