Los Angeles Charity Director Charged in $23M Homeless Fraud

Alexander Soofer, 42, of Westwood was arrested this morning on a federal criminal complaint charging him with wire fraud, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison. He allegedly misappropriated tens of millions of dollars in homelessness funds, using the money to… pic.twitter.com/fkqrqNaj2c

— US Attorney L.A. (@USAO_LosAngeles) January 23, 2026

… purchase a $7 million home, luxury items and trip, and shirked his duties to provide nutritious meals for homeless program participants.

‼️ Alexander Soofer, 42, of Westwood, was arrested on federal wire fraud charges, facing up to 20 years in prison.

Prosecutors say he stole tens of millions in homelessness funds, splurging on a $7M home, luxury items, and trips while failing to provide meals for the homeless. pic.twitter.com/rUnTinVaDP

— Digital Daisy (@DigitalDaisyX) January 23, 2026

I’m in downtown Los Angeles this morning for Alexander Soofer’s arraignment and he just walked into the federal building with his attorney. I can’t take pictures because of building rules, but he looks extremely stone-faced.

Context for those who don’t know - Soofer, the CEO of…

— Hailey Grace Gomez (@haileyggomez) February 26, 2026

… the nonprofit Abundant Blessings, was arrested in January 2026 and charged with defrauding over $23 million in public funds meant for homeless services in LA.

According to officials, he allegedly used the money for personal luxuries like a $7 million home, a vacation house in Greece, luxury vehicles, designer clothes and lavish trips.

He’s facing wire fraud charges and state felonies including conflict of interest, forgery, and offering false evidence, and has pleaded not guilty.