The Central Little League in Las Vegas has been hit by a financial scandal involving the former board president, Steve Rodriguez Prado. Accusations have surfaced regarding his alleged misuse of league funds for personal expenses, including payments to strip clubs and purchases of erectile dysfunction medication.
Las Vegas Justice Court Records indicate that Prado is accused of spending nearly $65,000 on casinos located on the Las Vegas Strip, various air travel expenses, ride-share services, video games, and car insurance. He also engaged in more than 75 Zelle transfers to a business owned by his wife, amounting to almost $64,000.
The incident has left the Little League community in shock.
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department discovered evidence such as a $1,351 receipt for a strip club visit, including a $433 tip. Detectives reported $294 spent on Blue Chew, an erectile dysfunction medication, and nearly $2,000 used for casino trips.
As a result, Prado was charged with one count of theft, two counts of forgery, and failing to register with local law enforcement as a convicted person within 48 hours. He was arrested on July 2.
Robert Fleming, the District 2 Administrator for Nevada Little League, expressed his disappointment over the events. He suggested a lighthearted yet unorthodox punishment, where children throw baseballs at the guilty party, to emphasize the seriousness of the breach of trust.
The league faced financial hardship due to the alleged embezzlement, with their bank account dwindling to just $25, and they almost had to cancel the season. However, donations from several organizations, including the Athletics, saved the season from an unfortunate end.
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