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NYC SantaCon charity fundraiser was more con than Claus, authorities say

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NYC SantaCon charity fundraiser was more con than Claus, authorities say Open in Theguardian.com
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  • Prosecutors allege he used funds raised at the charity event to fund a luxury lifestyle.
  • Pildes donated only a small fraction of the millions of dollars he raised for charity, siphoning off more than half to Creative Opportunities Group, Inc.
  • The FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office accuse Pildes of running a con that exploited public goodwill around a high-profile charity crawl.

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SantaCon founder nabbed for allegedly spending charity donations on lavish NYC lifestyle, vacations

https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/santacon-founder-nabbed-for-spending-charity-donations-on-lavish-nyc-lifestyle-vacations/Nypost.com
SantaCon founder nabbed for allegedly spending charity donations on lavish NYC lifestyle, vacations

'SantaCon' organizer accused of pocketing more then $1 million earmarked to charities

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/santacon-organizer-accused-pocketing-1-million-charities-rcna331988Nbcnews.com
'SantaCon' organizer accused of pocketing more then $1 million earmarked to charities

SantaCon promoter arrested for charity fraud, New York federal prosecutors say

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/santacon-charity-fraud-new-york-doj.htmlCnbc.com
SantaCon promoter arrested for charity fraud, New York federal prosecutors say

SantaCon organizer arrested as the feds label popular holiday event a ‘con’

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/stefan-pildes-santacon-arrest-fraud-charges-charity-b2958420.htmlThe-independent.com
SantaCon organizer arrested as the feds label popular holiday event a ‘con’

SantaCon organizer arrested as the feds label popular holiday event a ‘con’

https://nz.news.yahoo.com/santacon-founder-arrested-feds-label-172722158.htmlNz.news.yahoo.com
SantaCon organizer arrested as the feds label popular holiday event a ‘con’

SantaCon boss accused of stealing millions in charity cash to bankroll lavish lifestyle: feds

https://www.foxnews.com/us/santacon-boss-accused-stealing-millions-charity-cash-bankroll-lavish-lifestyle-fedsFoxnews.com
SantaCon boss accused of stealing millions in charity cash to bankroll lavish lifestyle: feds

SantaCon founder splashed charity donations on lavish holidays and homes

https://metro.co.uk/2026/04/15/santacon-founder-spent-charity-donations-lavish-27990627/Metro.co.uk
SantaCon founder splashed charity donations on lavish holidays and homes

SantaCon organizer is a grinch who stole $1 million, Justice Department alleges | CNN Politics

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/15/politics/santacon-organizer-is-allegedly-a-grinchCnn.com
SantaCon organizer is a grinch who stole $1 million, Justice Department alleges | CNN Politics

'You getting a lump of coal?' SantaCon founder mocked to his face after fraud arrest

https://www.rawstory.com/santacon-stefan-pildes-mocked/Rawstory.com
'You getting a lump of coal?' SantaCon founder mocked to his face after fraud arrest

Feds say SantaCon's leader played charities for millions — and kept the gifts

https://www.businessinsider.com/santacon-president-wire-fraud-charges-charity-fund-luxury-lifestyle-prosecutors-2026-4Businessinsider.com
Feds say SantaCon's leader played charities for millions — and kept the gifts

SantaCon Organizer Charged With Wire Fraud for Allegedly Pocketing Charity Funds

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SantaCon Organizer Charged With Wire Fraud for Allegedly Pocketing Charity Funds

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