Podcast Summary: Embezzlement Scandal Hits NC Youth Mentoring Nonprofit

Folks, we’ve got a troubling story coming out of North Carolina. A man named Ahmad Paige, 35, has been charged with embezzling nearly $65,000 from 100 Black Men of Triangle East, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring Black youth in Durham and Wake Counties. Authorities say Paige, who was an officer in the organization, allegedly committed the crimes last year. He was arrested in Durham and has since faced a court hearing in Wake County. The nonprofit’s president, Darrell Johnson, acknowledged the case but made it clear that Paige hasn’t been involved with the organization in quite some time. With legal proceedings still ongoing, all eyes will be on Paige's next court date on April 3. This case raises serious concerns about financial oversight in nonprofits—how do we protect community organizations from internal fraud?

Key Points:

• Embezzlement Charges: Ahmad Paige allegedly stole $64,928.77 from 100 Black Men of Triangle East, Inc.
• Who is 100 Black Men of Triangle East? A mentoring nonprofit aimed at supporting Black youth in Durham and Wake Counties.
• Legal Proceedings: Paige was arrested in Durham and had a court hearing in Wake County, where the alleged crimes took place. His next court date is April 3.
• Nonprofit’s Response: The group’s president emphasized that Paige "has not been a member of our organization for some time" and expressed appreciation for law enforcement's efforts.
• Unanswered Questions: WRAL News attempted to contact Paige for comment and reached out to Raleigh police for more details, but has not yet received a response.
• Bigger Issue: Raises concerns about financial oversight in nonprofits—how can organizations better protect themselves against internal fraud?

Stay tuned, folks—we’ll keep following this case as it develops. What do you think nonprofits should do to prevent financial misconduct like this?
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