USA v. Govoni et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

8:25-cr-00299

Court:

Florida Middle

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

Virginia M. Hernandez Cov

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  1. May 22, 2026

    Texas Bank Says It's Not Liable In $100M Fraud Scheme

    A Texas bank told a Florida bankruptcy court Friday it must toss a Chapter 11 trustee's adversary complaint accusing it of complicity in a $100 million theft of funds from a special needs nonprofit, arguing that it can't be held liable for the nonprofit's own wrongdoing. 

  2. February 24, 2026

    A 'Bank Is A Bank': Lender Denies Aiding $100M Trust Fraud

    A Texas bank sought to dismiss an adversary complaint alleging it helped a nonprofit founder defraud a special needs trust out of $100 million, telling a Florida federal bankruptcy court Tuesday the lawsuit doesn't plausibly claim the lender knew of any wrongdoing.

  3. June 24, 2025

    Fla. Nonprofit Leaders Charged In $100M Fraud Scheme

    A Florida federal grand jury has charged the founder of a special needs nonprofit and its accountant with multiple counts of fraud stemming from a scheme to steal $100 million from the organization, alleging they diverted money through a slush fund used to pay for personal expenses.