A former treasurer of a California high school football support organization has been accused of misappropriating more than $411,000 from the nonprofit and using some of the money to cover personal financial obligations, including a delinquent mortgage and credit card bills.
Julie Hanway Molina, 56, was arrested at her Aliso Viejo home on Sept. 10 after a federal grand jury indicted her on four counts of wire fraud. Prosecutors allege the former treasurer diverted approximately $411,761 from the organization’s bank account without authorization between 2023 and November 2025.
Former Football Treasurer Allegedly Diverted More Than $411,000
According to the federal indictment, Molina served as treasurer of the Wolverine Football Club, a nonprofit organization supporting the football program at Aliso Niguel High School in California.
Her responsibilities reportedly included managing financial records, co-signing checks, handling approved payments, collecting membership dues and providing financial statements to the organization’s board.
Prosecutors allege that Molina used her position to transfer nonprofit funds without the knowledge or approval of the organization.
The alleged financial misconduct reportedly continued over a period stretching from 2023 through November 2025.
Prosecutors Say Money Was Used for Mortgage and Credit Card Payments
One of the transactions highlighted in the allegations occurred on June 23, 2023.
Prosecutors claim that approximately $131,523 was transferred from the nonprofit’s bank account in Laguna Hills through Federal Reserve facilities in New Jersey and Texas to an account in Santa Ana.
The money was allegedly used to pay the overdue mortgage balance on Molina’s home in Aliso Viejo.
She is also accused of using funds belonging to the football organization to pay personal credit card bills.
Authorities further allege that Molina attempted to conceal the unauthorized transactions by sending board members false treasurer reports that failed to disclose the alleged misappropriation.
Football Organization Responds to Federal Investigation
The Wolverine Football Club acknowledged the developments involving its former treasurer and said it had been cooperating with law enforcement throughout the investigation.
In a statement, the nonprofit said its current board was focused on supporting student-athletes and continuing to move the football program forward. The organization also expressed appreciation for the support of families, sponsors and the local community.
Aliso Viejo Mayor Max Duncan said the community would come together to support the football program during the situation.
Potential Federal Prison Sentence
If convicted, Molina faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for each of the four wire fraud charges.
However, an indictment contains allegations, not proof of guilt. Molina is presumed innocent unless she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
