Former United Way VP Convicted of $6.7 Million Fraud

Imran Alrai, a 59-year-old former IT professional at United Way, was convicted of stealing $6.7 million from the nonprofit through a secret company he owned, DigitalNet Technology Solutions. He was found guilty of 12 counts of wire fraud and six counts of money laundering, with sentencing scheduled for January 17, 2025. Prosecutors revealed that between 2012 and June 2018, Alrai misrepresented facts about the contractor, concealed his ownership of the company, and rigged a bidding process to favor DigitalNet. While serving as Vice President for IT Services, he directed significant work to his firm, ultimately making it United Way's second-largest outside vendor. The fraud came to light in 2018, leading to his termination and the seizure of $2.2 million in fraud proceeds from his accounts. Alrai's attorney has indicated that an appeal is being considered following this retrial, which overturned a previous conviction due to withheld evidence.