Federal prosecutors have arrested Alexander Soofer, 42, the executive director of Abundant Blessings, a Hyde Park-based charity, for allegedly pocketing at least $10 million in public funds intended to combat homelessness.

The Justice Department announced today that Soofer was charged with wire fraud for obtaining more than $23 million from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) between 2018 and 2025. This funding supported housing and supportive services for over 600 homeless individuals across South Los Angeles.

According to court documents, Soofer misappropriated taxpayer money by using it for personal expenses, including a $7 million house in Westwood, a $125,000 Range Rover, private school tuition for his children, private jet travel, and stays at luxury resorts. He also allegedly sent $475,000 to purchase a vacation property in Greece.

The indictment reveals that Soofer falsely represented the use of funds by claiming they were exclusively used to combat homelessness when he diverted millions to his personal bank accounts. Additionally, he concealed that he paid himself above market rates for properties he claimed were leased at market rate.

First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli stated, “California is the poster child of rampant fraud, waste, and abuse of tax dollars.” FBI Assistant Director Akil Davis added that Soofer “prioritized his own greed over decency and respect for the laws of our country.”

The case is part of a joint federal task force investigating homelessness fraud. Prosecutors report more than two dozen additional investigations remain ongoing.

If convicted, Soofer faces up to 20 years in federal prison.