The Brief
- Staff Sgt. Richard Ramroop and husband Manuel Madrid are accused of defrauding the government of $11 million.
- Prosecutors say Ramroop used his role as a base pharmacist to buy and illegally resell thousands of medical devices.
- The couple allegedly used the stolen funds to finance a luxury lifestyle and now face multiple federal felony charges.
TUCSON, Ariz. – A U.S. airman and his spouse are accused of stealing millions from the government to fund a lavish lifestyle.
The indictment states the money was allegedly used to purchase, among other items, a million-dollar home in Tucson in February 2024, a new 2024 Porsche Cayenne Sport Utility Vehicle for $141,443.34 and a new BMW i7 Sport Utility Vehicle for $195,397.59.
What we know:
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 35-year-old Staff Sgt. Richard Ramroop and his husband, 32-year-old Manuel Madrid, collected more than $11 million worth of fraudulent payments. …