Former Officer of 100 Black Men of the Triangle Charged with Embezzling Nearly $65K
RALEIGH, NC – A former officer of a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring Black youth in Durham and Wake counties is accused of stealing nearly $65,000 from the organization. Ahmad Paige, 35, has been charged with embezzling $64,928.77 from 100 Black Men of Triangle East, Inc., an organization that has served the community since 2006.
Details of the Case
Court records indicate that the alleged embezzlement took place in 2023, during which time Paige held an officer position within the organization. An arrest warrant for embezzling was issued, and authorities took Paige into custody in Durham on Wednesday (March 12). He appeared in Wake County court on Thursday, as the alleged crimes occurred within its jurisdiction.
Organization Responds to Charges
In response to the arrest, Darrell Johnson, president of 100 Black Men of Triangle East, Inc., released the following statement:
“We appreciate the efforts of law enforcement in this matter. Please note that Mr. Paige has not been a member of our organization for some time. We look forward to collaborating with the District Attorney’s Office and the Court regarding this issue. Given that the charge is still pending, we will defer any further comment at this time.”
Ongoing Investigation
Public records show Paige resides in Alamance County. His next court appearance is scheduled for April 3 in Wake County.
The Raleigh Police Department has not released further details. This remains an ongoing case; we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Disclaimer: The feature image used in this article is a stock photo for illustrative purposes only and does not depict the individual arrested in this case.
Why use a stick photo of another black man who has absolutely no connection to this case? This is raciaim plain and simple.