Consumer protection case involving charity fraud. A former Orangetheory Fitness instructor pleaded guilty to stealing charitable donations collected during workout classes between 2021 and 2024. He diverted over $24,000 intended for charities to his personal Venmo account to fund his cocaine habit. The Oregon DOJ and Multnomah County DA's Office pursued criminal charges and civil claims to secure restitution and prevent future charitable sector involvement.
Defendant must pay restitution of over $24,000 to charitable causes and perform work crew until the debt is satisfied. ODOJ is pursuing civil claims to bar him from future involvement in Oregon's charitable sector.
In-house legal teams should review employee and independent contractor agreements, especially for roles like fitness instructors or staff involved in fundraising, as well as any partnership agreements with charitable organizations. Key clauses to scrutinize include donation collection and handling procedures, payment processing instructions, explicit prohibitions on using personal accounts (e.g., Venmo) for charitable or company funds, fiduciary responsibilities, audit and monitoring rights, termination for misconduct, and restitution requirements. Based on this case, agreements may need updates to mandate that all donations are routed through official, traceable channels; require regular financial reporting and independent audits for donation activities; specify severe penalties for misappropriation, including immediate termination and mandatory repayment; incorporate training on charitable solicitation laws; and include verification mechanisms in charity partnerships to ensure funds reach intended recipients. Additionally, consider adding clauses that restrict individuals involved in theft from future charitable sector participation.
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Ryan Tong
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Other"Ryan Tong, a former Orangetheory Fitness coach"
"The defendant pleaded guilty to: Theft in the First Degree by Deception, Computer Crime Fraud, Aggravated Theft in the First Degree"
"His sentence will be focused on him making repayment for restitution and working on work crew until he pays back the more than 24-thousand dollars"
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