Theodore Woo pleads guilty in securities fraud case

The release describes Theodore Woo as a former CFO of a hedge fund.

The Justice Department announced the guilty plea on Aug. 11, 2026.

According to the Justice Department:

"The charge results from WOO's yearslong scheme to steal from the fund by submitting and approving falsified invoices, causing the fund to transfer money directly into accounts controlled by WOO, and incurring unauthorized personal expenses on credit cards paid by the fund."

Primary source

Justice Department press release on Theodore WooPosted Aug. 11, 2026View on justice.gov ↗

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