An Aliso Viejo woman who formerly served as treasurer of a high school football booster club has been indicted on four federal wire fraud counts over allegations she diverted more than $411,000 from the nonprofit to cover personal expenses.
Julie Hanway Molina, 56, was arrested at her home on September 10. Prosecutors allege the scheme ran from 2023 through November 2025. Department of Justice
Molina pleaded not guilty during her initial appearance in federal court in Santa Ana and was ordered released on $10,000 bond. Her trial was scheduled for November 2, according to MyNewsLA. Court appearance reporting
The indictment does not name the nonprofit. However, the Wolverine Football Club, which supports Aliso Niguel High School, acknowledged the case involving its former treasurer and said it was cooperating with law enforcement. ABC News
According to prosecutors, Molina transferred money from the organization’s bank account without its knowledge or authorization, using funds for her mortgage and credit card bills.
One transaction identified in the indictment involved approximately $131,523 transferred in June 2023 to cover a delinquent mortgage balance on her home. Prosecutors also allege she emailed board members false treasurer reports to conceal the unauthorized payments. The DOJ puts the total allegedly diverted at approximately $411,761. Department of Justice
The Capistrano Unified School District told ABC7 that Molina was never a district employee and that the booster club is a separate organization. ABC7
The FBI is investigating. Each wire fraud count carries a statutory maximum of 20 years in federal prison if she is convicted.
An indictment is an accusation, not a finding of guilt. Molina is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Justice
