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Art Council Heist and Personal Fallout | Fresno News
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Suliana Caldwell, former Fresno Arts Council operations director, faces nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud for stealing $1.8 million—funneled through her personal PayPal account to fuel gambling, alcohol addiction, and lavish family purchases. The scheme escalated from September 2024 to January 2026, collapsing trust in the arts council and forcing a crisis response that diverted resources from community programs. PayPal has already repaid over $500K, and restitution hearings are set for September 8, with Caldwell scheduled to surrender October 21. This case underscores how personal struggles can unravel public institutions—and the lasting cost of broken trust.
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