ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Fairfax County detectives charged a 31-year-old Fairfax man last month after what investigators describe as a scheme that bilked families out of almost $60,000 by selling spots in a summer travel camp that never existed.
How investigators say the scheme worked
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit says detectives were alerted by a tip through the department’s online reporting system on June 25. Investigators identified 13 victims, each of whom lost between $2,000 and $12,000, for total losses of roughly $60,000.
Police allege the defendant, identified as Ahmed Mohamed, 31, of Fairfax, set up a separate organization, Sporting Soccer Academy, in December 2025 and promoted a travel summer camp in Italy. According to charging documents summarized by investigators, Mohamed accepted money from parents to cover travel, camp arrangements and lodging but did not deliver the promised trip.
- Tip to Fairfax County PD received: June 25
- Defendant arrested: June 30 in the 4100 block of Monument Court, Fair Oaks
- Charges: 13 counts of embezzlement and 13 counts of computer fraud
- Alleged victims: 13, losses ranging $2,000–$12,000 each
Connection to Alexandria Soccer Association
The accused had been employed by the Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA). In a written statement provided to local media, ASA made clear it did not authorize the activities investigators describe and said the alleged conduct did not involve ASA programs or operations.
"Ahmed Mohamed is no longer employed by Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA). The conduct that led to his arrest did not involve ASA or any of its programs or operations. At the time of the alleged conduct, Mr. Mohamed was acting independently to promote his own private program offerings. His actions were not authorized by ASA and were unrelated to his responsibilities with the organization or any ASA-sponsored program or activity. ASA will cooperate with law enforcement."
ASA’s statement did not specify when Mohamed’s employment ended or whether his separation from the group was related to the investigation. The organization has said it will cooperate with law enforcement as they continue their work.
Arrest and next steps
Mohamed was arrested June 30 and later released on his own recognizance. He faces multiple felony counts tied to embezzlement and computer fraud. The Fairfax County Police Department has asked anyone with information about the case to contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 703-246-3533 or via email at FCPD-FiCOR@fairfaxcounty.gov. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the department’s channels.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of alleged victims | 13 |
| Estimated total loss | ~$60,000 |
| Alleged losses per victim | $2,000–$12,000 |
| Charges filed | 13 counts embezzlement; 13 counts computer fraud |
This case is an example of how financial crimes tied to youth activities can reverberate through communities. Families trusting staff or volunteers to arrange travel or programs can be financially vulnerable when those arrangements are made outside of an organization’s sanctioned activities. Local law enforcement and nonprofit leaders tell residents the best protections are verifying program affiliations, requesting written contracts and using traceable payment methods.
For Alexandrians whose children participate in community sports, the case will likely raise new questions about vetting and oversight of independent offerings advertised by coaches or staff. ASA’s public assurance that the activities were not authorized may offer some reassurance, but questions remain about how the relationship between the accused and the organization ended and whether any internal controls should be strengthened.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Fairfax County Police Financial Crimes Unit at the numbers above.
