U.S. Airman and Husband BUSTED in Massive $11 Million Scam — Stole $3 Million in Government Medical Supplies to Fund Luxury Lifestyle
A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant and his husband have been federally indicted after prosecutors say they orchestrated a years-long scheme to siphon off millions in taxpayer-funded government resources to bankroll a luxury lifestyle complete with high-end vehicles and a seven-figure home in Arizona.
According to a federal grand jury indictment, Staff Sgt. Richard Stefon Ramroop, 35, and his spouse Manuel George Madrid, 32, are facing a 12-count indictment that includes:
- Conspiracy to Commit Theft of Government Property
- Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Money Laundering
Federal authorities allege the couple used Ramroop’s position inside the pharmacy at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson to fraudulently purchase thousands of medical devices using government funds between 2022 and 2025.
Instead of going toward mission-critical defense needs, prosecutors say the equipment was diverted and resold for personal profit, with the illicit proceeds allegedly funneled into accounts controlled by the couple.
In total, the accounts controlled by Ramroop and Madrid received more than $11 million through wire transfers and other deposits from reselling the diverted equipment, while the government itself was left out more than $3 million in losses.
Officials say the money was then used to curate a luxury lifestyle.
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A million-dollar mansion in Tucson’s upscale mountain neighborhood
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Luxury vehicles, including:
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2024 Porsche Cayenne — about $141,450
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2024 BMW i7 — about $195,400
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2025 Ford F-150 Raptor — estimated $80,000 to $110,000
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2025 Mini Cooper S Convertible — about $35,000 to $40,000
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2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon — about $55,000 to $65,000
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2026 BMW Alpina XB7 — roughly $150,000 to $165,000
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2026 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum — roughly $120,000 to $130,000
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“The defendants allegedly stole millions in taxpayer dollars from the U.S. Department of War to bankroll a lavish lifestyle, diverting critical resources away from their intended purpose,” said U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine. “Every dollar taken through fraud is a dollar denied to the mission it was meant to support. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and our federal and local law enforcement partners will hold accountable any individual who profits illegally at the expense of the American people.”
“Military servicemembers hold a unique position in our society, where they are entrusted with large amounts of taxpayer dollars to ensure the defense of our nation,” said IRS-CI Phoenix Field Office Acting Special Agent in Charge Jarom Gregory. “When a servicemember abuses their position for personal gain, it erodes trust in the tax system and harms the very citizens they have sworn an oath to protect. IRS Criminal Investigation will continue to investigate allegations of theft of taxpayer funds and government property, ensuring the integrity of our nation’s tax system.”
“This indictment reflects the outcome of a coordinated effort between AFOSI and our federal counterparts,” said Special Agent Richard Kautz, AFOSI Detachment 217 Commander. “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.”
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