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Santa Cruz County treasurer says $38.7 million embezzlement is primary focus, pledges transparency

5428755 · July 19, 2025
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Santa Cruz County Treasurer Alejandro Paz told podcast hosts he is concentrating the treasurer's office on an ongoing $38,700,000 embezzlement case, describing it as time-consuming and pledging open-door transparency and regular updates to the public.

Santa Cruz County Treasurer Alejandro Paz said during a recorded podcast interview that his office is concentrating its resources on an ongoing embezzlement case involving $38,700,000. "I'm really hyper focused on one main current event... the embezzlement of the $38,700,000. It's very time consuming, and that's where my focus is at right now," Paz said.

Paz said the investigation has consumed much of his time but that he does not plan to remove public attention…

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