US Air Force's Richard Ramroop, husband allegedly stole $3M from government to fund lavish lifestyle, luxury cars and mansion
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An Air Force pharmacist from the United States and his spouse are facing charges for allegedly embezzling more than $3 million from the Department of War. The funds reportedly supported an extravagant lifestyle, including the acquisition of luxury vehicles like a BMW and a Porsche, as well as a mansion in Arizona.

The indictment of Staff Sgt. Richard Stefon Ramroop, aged 35, and his husband, Manuel George Madrid, 32, includes 12 counts related to their alleged fraudulent activities. The Department of Justice revealed on Thursday that these activities spanned from January 2022 to December 2025.

Authorities allege that Ramroop exploited his role at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base pharmacy in Tucson, Arizona, to buy thousands of medical devices with taxpayer money.

The indictment claims that the couple then resold these devices, illicitly pocketing the proceeds and inflicting a loss of over $3 million on the Department of War, according to Arizona US Attorney Timothy Courchaine.

Financial accounts associated with Ramroop and Madrid reportedly received more than $11 million via wire transfers, Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposits, and other credits from companies purchasing the medical devices.

In February 2024, the duo allegedly used these funds to acquire a million-dollar residence in Tucson and several high-end cars.

Ramroop and Madrid purchased their large estate in the Tucson Mountains Neighborhood in January 2024 for $1.1 million.

The 5,622 square-foot desert abode features four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms on 4.9 acres with a double stair grand entrance and five-car garage, according to an online listing.

Madrid was named the sole owner in May 2025 and sold the property for $1.1 million that same month.

The alleged fraudsters also bought a 2024 Porsche Cayenne Sport Utility Vehicle worth $141,443.34 and a new BMW i7 Sport Utility Vehicle for $195,397.59.

Other cars part of their vast collection included a 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor, 2025 Mini Cooper S Convertible, 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2026 BMW X7 Alpina XB7, and a 2026 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum.

Officials seized the cars and other purchases through a search warrant on Jan. 15.

“The defendants allegedly stole millions in taxpayer dollars from the US Department of War to bankroll a lavish lifestyle, diverting critical resources away from their intended purpose,” Courchaine said. “Every dollar taken through fraud is a dollar denied to the mission it was meant to support.

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Homeland Security, IRS–Criminal Investigations and other federal agencies carried out the investigation into the airman and his husband.

“Fraud of this level is not just a financial crime, it undermines public trust, diverts resources, and threatens the integrity of our force. Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar taken away from the security of our nation,” AFOSI Special Agent Richard Kautz said.

Ramroop was arrested a day later and Madrid was charged on Jan. 22.

Among the dozen charges Ramroop and Madrid face are Conspiracy to Commit Theft of Government Property, Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Money Laundering.

If convicted, the couple faces up to five years in prison for conspiracy to commit theft of government property, up to 20 years for wire fraud-related charges and up to 10 years for money laundering.

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