Report: Former Beaumont Leaders Accused in Massive Corruption Case Have $14.6M In Their Bank Accounts

BEAUMONT, CA – A new report indicates that several of the men linked to a massive corruption case in the city of Beaumont have a combined total of $14.6 million put aside in dozens of bank accounts.

The report by The Desert Sun was published this week, and says the accounts belong to former Economic Development Director David William Dillon, former City Manager Alan Kapanicas, former City Planner Ernest Egger and former Public Works Director Deepak Moorjani.

There are a total of 47 accounts between the men-- all now frozen by law enforcement officials, according to the newspaper.

“Where there is smoke there is fire,” Beaumont's mayor, Mike Lara told the agency.

Read the full report on how the money was found at The Desert Sun.

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