Exorbitant egg order at Monterey school cracks open 'disgusting' embezzlement scheme, police say

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Clara Harter, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · October 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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An unusually expensive Costco breakfast order led Seaside Police to arrest two staff members at Monterey International School, accused of embezzling nearly $300,000. The school's chief financial officer is accused of spending public funds on massages, luxury travel and Pilates classes.

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