{
  "id": 11194811,
  "title": "Two former employees accused of defrauding Ajax soccer club of $650K: police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/two-former-employees-accused-of-defrauding-ajax-soccer-club-of-650k",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T13:06:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12083868/ajax-fc-soccer-club-fraud/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two former Ajax FC soccer club employees have been charged with defrauding the club of over $650,000, according to police in Durham region. The investigation began in December 2024 after reports of irregularities in the club's banking transactions. Police discovered funds were transferred to various accounts from early 2023 to 2024. The accused, a 50-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, were previously employed as the club's executive director and general manager. The Ajax Soccer Club website states the accused have not been affiliated with the club since 2024, and the organization has undergone leadership and governance changes. The club is committed to cooperating with the police investigation but cannot comment on the allegations due to its ongoing nature.",
  "summary": "Police in Durham region say they began the fraud investigation in December 2024 after receiving reports about irregularities in the club's banking transactions.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two former Ajax FC employees charged with $650K fraud",
    "Investigation started Dec 2024 over irregular banking transactions",
    "Accused ex-executive director and general manager since 2024"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}