Man defrauded Claremont Colleges out of over $1 million through fraud scheme

A man pleaded guilty to defrauding The Claremont Colleges out of over $1 million through a wire fraud scheme.

Steven Anthony Cowles, 45, of Santa Clarita, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.

Cowles has been an electrical shop supervisor for The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) since 2015. He was responsible for maintaining the electrical components for all seven campuses across Los Angeles County, including ordering parts and supplies when needed…

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