Air Force Sergeant and Husband Accused of $11 Million Fraud Scheme

Couple allegedly diverted medical equipment from Air Force base to buy luxury cars

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A federal grand jury has indicted a U.S. Air Force staff sergeant and his husband for an alleged years-long scheme to steal medical equipment from the military and resell it for personal gain, netting over $11 million that they used to purchase high-end vehicles including a Porsche Cayenne, BMW i7, Jeep Wrangler, and Ford F-150 Raptor.

Why it matters

This case highlights concerns about fraud and abuse of government resources, as well as the potential for service members to misuse their positions of trust. It also raises questions about oversight and accountability within the military supply chain.

The details

According to the indictment, from 2022 to 2025, Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Stefon Ramroop allegedly used his position in the pharmacy at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to order thousands of medical devices, including Dexcom glucose monitors, using taxpayer funds. Prosecutors say Ramroop and his husband, Manuel George Madrid, then diverted and resold the equipment for personal profit, depositing over $11 million into their bank accounts through wire transfers and other payments.

  • From January 2022 through December 2025, Ramroop allegedly carried out the scheme.
  • On February 11, 2026, a federal grand jury in Arizona returned a 12-count indictment against Ramroop and Madrid.

The players

Richard Stefon Ramroop

A 35-year-old U.S. Air Force staff sergeant who worked in the pharmacy at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and is accused of orchestrating the fraud scheme.

Manuel George Madrid

The 32-year-old husband of Richard Stefon Ramroop, who is also accused of being involved in the alleged fraud scheme.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Ramroop and Madrid to be released on bail as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of strong oversight and accountability measures within the military to prevent fraud and abuse of government resources, as well as the need for service members to uphold the public's trust.