2 Florida men are accused of stealing millions from trust fund for people with special needs

Two Florida men have been indicted in what prosecutors describe as a scheme to steal more than $100 million from a nonprofit that managed funds for people with disabilities and special needs.

Federal authorities this week unsealed an indictment charging Leo J. Govoni, 67, of Clearwater, and John Witeck, 60, of Tampa, with multiple counts including mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. If convicted on all counts, they face decades in prison.

The case involves one of the nation’s largest administrators of special needs trusts, which are designed to manage funds for people with special needs…

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