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Monterey school staffers arrested for $300K embezzlement after suspicious Costco egg order

A food services director and CFO at a California charter school face charges for stealing nearly $300,000 in public funds.

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What to know

  • An exorbitant Costco breakfast invoice triggered the discovery of a nearly $300,000 embezzlement scheme involving two Monterey International School staff members.
  • Food Services Director Terry Bumper allegedly stole at least $58,800 to fund a private catering business; CFO Rosa Segura allegedly stole over $238,000 on personal luxuries including massages, Pilates, and hotel stays.
  • The misconduct dates to at least 2022, when Bumper was hired and initially praised for transforming the school's meal program, then took advantage of insufficient oversight.
  • Bumper has pleaded not guilty; Segura's case awaits district attorney review. Detectives found no evidence the two worked together despite Segura's duty to approve invoices Bumper submitted.

“There's something about this level of theft that really gets under my skin. You are ripping off not just the school, not just the kids; it's taxpayer dollars — you are ripping everybody off.”

Police Chief Nick Borges, Seaside Police Chief · LA Times ↗

Terry Bumper Food Services Director, Monterey International SchoolRosa Segura Chief Financial Officer, Monterey International SchoolNick Borges Police Chief, Seaside Police Department

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    Seaside Police publicly announce embezzlement arrests and details

    Police Chief Nick Borges confirmed that detectives found no evidence the two employees were working together, but noted Segura, as CFO, was responsible for approving the invoices Bumper submitted. Borges characterized the theft as particularly egregious given it involved taxpayer dollars.

    “You are ripping off not just the school, not just the kids; it's taxpayer dollars — you are ripping everybody off.”
    — Police Chief Nick Borges
  2. background

    Seaside Police arrest Chief Financial Officer Rosa Segura — Two days after Bumper's arrest, Segura, 45, was arrested and accused of embezzling more than $238,000 on personal goods and services including Pilates classes, massages, luxury hotel stays, Tesla charging, and food delivery. Her case awaits district attorney review. She posted bail and was released.

  3. background

    Monterey County DA charges Terry Bumper with embezzlement — Bumper, 42, was charged with one count of embezzlement for allegedly placing food orders through the school that he then used to supply his private catering business and for renting out school kitchens for personal profit. He pleaded not guilty and posted $20,000 bond.

  4. background

    Seaside Police receive tip about unusually expensive Costco breakfast order — A school administrator's suspicions were raised by an invoice submitted by Bumper for eggs, bacon, and potatoes at Costco with an exorbitant price tag. Police launched an investigation based on this lead.

  5. background

    Terry Bumper hired as food services director at Monterey International School — Bumper joined the charter school and quickly became a beloved staff member, credited with transforming the frozen food lunch program into fresh, from-scratch meals featuring locally grown produce. Student meal participation doubled under his leadership.

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  1. 3 outlets Exorbitant egg order at Monterey school cracks open 'disgusting' embezzlement scheme, police say

    first by Los Angeles Times, 6d ago · also LA Times California, LA Times

  2. 2 outlets California school staffers busted in $300K embezzlement scheme after massive Costco breakfast order blew their cover

    first by NY Post, 6d ago · also New York Post

  3. 2 outlets 'Excessive' Costco breakfast purchase unravels alleged $300K Calif. school fraud

    first by SFGATE, 6d ago · also SFGate Bay Area