The CEO, whose name is not yet publicly available, was hired by Vinton Hospital in June. The federal case was filed in July, alleging that he had misappropriated funds from his previous employer, a hospital in California. The case is ongoing, and the CEO has not yet been sentenced.
The plea agreement reached between MacGregor and the government outlines a series of charges against him, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The charges stem from MacGregor’s alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud his former employer, a company that provides financial services to individuals and businesses. MacGregor’s alleged scheme involved creating fake accounts and using them to siphon off funds from the company. He allegedly used these fake accounts to transfer money to his personal accounts and to other individuals.
The company was incorporated in 1999 and was named after its founder, a man named MacGregor. The company’s primary business was the development and sale of software. The company’s headquarters were located in Benicia, California.
MacGregor’s actions were not limited to just creating a shell company. He also engaged in other fraudulent activities, including: