Capital Public Radio’s embattled former general manager — who faces embezzlement, theft and forgery charges — is accused of falsifying a proposal tied to a local tower construction company and destroying more than $1 million in property, according to the criminal complaint filed in Sacramento Superior Court.
Fidias “Jun” Reina, 60, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of embezzlement, grand theft and forgery in connection with the alleged theft of more than $1.3 million from the NPR-affiliate licensed to Sacramento State, according to prosecutors. The allegations span from 2016 until 2022 during which Reina is accused of using his position to divert funds to fund lavish trips abroad, pay his children’s tuition and extensive renovations to his West Sacramento home, prosecutors said in a statement Thursday.
The complaint filed by the District Attorney’s Office and obtained Friday detailed the allegations against Reina…