US airman, husband allegedly stole $3M from government to fund lavish lifestyle, luxury cars and mansion
A US Air Force pharmacist and his husband are facing federal charges for allegedly stealing more than $3 million from the Department of War to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury cars and a mansion in Arizona.
Staff Sgt. Richard Stefon Ramroop, 35, and Manuel George Madrid, 32, were indicted on 12 counts for a scheme investigators say ran from January 2022 through December 2025, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Authorities allege Ramroop misused his position at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base pharmacy in Tucson, Arizona, to purchase thousands of medical devices with government funds. The couple then reportedly resold the equipment for personal profit, costing taxpayers over $3 million, according to Arizona US Attorney Timothy Courchaine.
Bank records show that accounts connected to Ramroop and Madrid received more than $11 million in wire transfers, ACH deposits, and other credits from companies supplying the medical devices. The couple used the proceeds to purchase a $1.1 million home in Tucson and several high-end vehicles.
Their estate, located in the Tucson Mountains Neighborhood, spans nearly 5 acres and includes a 5,622-square-foot house with four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a double-stair grand entrance, and a five-car garage. Madrid became the sole owner in May 2025 and sold the property for $1.1 million that same month.
Among the luxury cars the couple allegedly purchased were a 2024 Porsche Cayenne, a BMW i7, a 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor, a 2025 Mini Cooper S Convertible, a 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, a 2026 BMW X7 Alpina, and a 2026 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum. Officials seized the vehicles and other assets under a search warrant on January 15.
“The defendants allegedly stole millions in taxpayer dollars from the US Department of War to bankroll a lavish lifestyle, diverting critical resources away from their intended purpose,” Courchaine said.
AFOSI Special Agent Richard Kautz added, “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.”
Ramroop was arrested on January 16, and Madrid was charged on January 22. The couple faces charges including Conspiracy to Commit Theft of Government Property, Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Money Laundering.
If convicted, they could face up to five years in prison for conspiracy to commit theft of government property, up to 20 years for wire fraud-related charges, and up to 10 years for money laundering.
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