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Former Hispanic candidate for California Congress sentenced for embezzlement

Omar Navarro, former candidate for the 43rd District in the state Congress, was sentenced to 4 years in prison for diverting more than $250,000 from his campaign

Former Hispanic candidate for California Congress sentenced for embezzlement
Rachna Kumari
Rachna Kumari Feb 25, 2026 - 03:34 UTC
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A former Hispanic representative for the California Congress planned to steal more than$ 250, 000 of his campaign funds from his mother and a friend, according to the Department of Justice. He was sentenced to four years in federal prison. ( DOJ).

Omar Navarro, 37, was charged with using about$ 100, 000 to pay for trips to Las Vegas to protect himself from abuse allegations.

Navarro also admitted to spending the money on video game for the Nintendo Switch, according to a DOJ speech.