Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Files Charges Against Former Capital Public Radio Executive for Embezzlement

The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office has filed a criminal complaint charging Fidias "Jun" Reina Jr., former General Manager and Chief Financial Officer of Capital Public Radio, with multiple felony counts of embezzlement, grand theft, and forgery in connection with his role overseeing the nonprofit's financial operations.

Between December 6, 2016, and June 12, 2022, Reina orchestrated a multi-year scheme to divert organizational funds for personal use. Reina misappropriated approximately $1.33 million through unauthorized credit card charges, payments to personal credit card accounts, and 144 ACH transfers from Capital Public Radio's bank account to his own account. He concealed these transactions through deceptive accounting practices, manipulated financial statements, and forged documents. These stolen funds were used to finance luxury international travel, high-end home renovations, tuition for his children and other personal expenses.

The charges follow an extensive investigation involving the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office. The investigation involved a review of thousands of pages of financial records, bank statements, and credit card transactions, which revealed a deliberate pattern of fraud and concealment that exploited weaknesses in internal controls and obstructed oversight.

"These charges allege a serious breach of trust," said Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho. "Nonprofit organizations depend on transparency and accountability. When someone entrusted with financial oversight is alleged to exploit that position for personal gain, it undermines public confidence and harms the community the organization serves."