NewsLos Angeles TimesOctober 30, 2026Los Angeles County
Exorbitant breakfast invoice at Monterey charter school sparks $300,000 embezzlement arrests, police say
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Seaside police arrested two Monterey International School employees for allegedly embezzling nearly $300,000 in public funds using school accounts for personal expenses, private catering, and luxury purchases. Food Services Director Terry Bumper faces formal embezzlement charges for allegedly misusing at least $58,800, while Chief Financial Officer Rosa Segura is accused of misappropriating over $238,000.
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Public funds intended for a kindergarten-through-8th-grade 's student meal program were diverted for private business operations and personal expenses.
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OrganizationSeaside Police Department“Police department investigating the embezzlement scheme and arresting suspects”OrganizationFlava 2 You“Private catering business operated by Terry Bumper”PersonRosa Segura“Chief Financial Officer arrested in connection with the embezzlement scheme”PersonNick Borges“Seaside Police Chief commenting on the investigation”PersonTerry Bumper“Food Services Director charged with embezzlement”OrganizationMonterey County Dist. Atty.'s Office“District attorney's office handling charges against Bumper”OrganizationEdible Monterey Bay“Local publication that previously profiled Bumper”OrganizationMonterey International School“Publicly funded kindergarten-through-8th-grade charter school where the alleged ”