Arrest Exposes Deep Betrayal in Homeless Aid (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Los Angeles – Prosecutors charged Alexander Soofer, executive director of a South Los Angeles nonprofit, with wire fraud after he allegedly diverted more than $23 million in public funds meant to shelter and feed the homeless.[1][2]
Arrest Exposes Deep Betrayal in Homeless Aid
Federal agents took Soofer into custody on January 23, 2026, outside his $7 million Westwood home, a property authorities claim he purchased with embezzled money.[3] The 42-year-old led Abundant Blessings, a Hyde Park-based organization that secured contracts to provide housing and meals for vulnerable residents across Los Angeles County.
Between 2018 and 2025, the charity received over $23 million from government sources, including more than $5 million directly from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).[1] Investigators alleged Soofer funneled at least $10 million into personal accounts and self-owned entities, leaving intended beneficiaries underserved.
The Mechanics of the Alleged Fraud
Soofer reportedly created shell companies like DKG Development to siphon funds, falsifying invoices and rental agreements for properties he controlled.[3] He charged the nonprofit inflated rents for subpar housing sites while pocketing the difference…