The person at the center of this case
Fernando Grijalva (Fugitive)
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
22 years waiting · since 2003
FERNANDO GRIJALVA
Justice for Fernando Grijalva (Fugitive) — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Grijalva create a bogus company and what methods did he use to conceal the fraudulent invoices from audits?
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evidence
Lead #2What documentation exists linking the $3 million in embezzled funds to specific fraudulent invoices and accounts?
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location
Lead #3What connections does Grijalva have to Ecuador, and why would he flee there specifically?
Fernando Grijalva is wanted for allegedly embezzling over $3 million from a computer supplies subsidiary in Boca Raton, Florida between 2002 and 2003 by issuing fraudulent invoices under a bogus company name. A federal warrant was issued on December 12, 2003, charging him with mail fraud and bank fraud, and he is also wanted for violating probation on an unrelated 2001 grand theft charge. Grijalva is believed to be in Ecuador but may travel to Las Vegas or Miami, making his apprehension and recovery of funds a continuing priority.
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United States District Court, Southern District of Florida; FBI
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contact
Lead #4Are there known associates or family members in Ecuador or Las Vegas who may be harboring or assisting Grijalva?
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timeline
Lead #5How was the embezzlement discovered, and what triggered the investigation that led to the December 2003 warrant?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Mail Fraud; Bank Fraud Caution: Fernando Grijalva is wanted for allegedly embezzling over $3 million while working for a subsidiary of a multibillion dollar company, in Boca Raton, Florida. The subsidiary purchased computer supplies and equipment, and sold these products to various distributors.
From 2002 through 2003, while head of accounts payable for this company, Grijalva allegedly issued fraudulent invoices under the name of a bogus company that he created. On December 12, 2003, a complaint was filed by the United States Magistrate, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, charging Grijalva with mail fraud and bank fraud, and a federal warrant was issued for his arrest.
Grijalva is also wanted by local law enforcement authorities in Florida for violating his probation which followed an unrelated charge for grand theft in 2001. Remarks: Grijalva may travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, or Miami, Florida.
Grijalva is believed to be in Ecuador.
Timeline of Events
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2001
Unrelated Grand Theft Charge
Grijalva charged with grand theft and placed on probation
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2002-01-01
Embezzlement Period Begins
Grijalva begins issuing fraudulent invoices as head of accounts payable
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2003-12-12
Federal Warrant Issued
United States Magistrate files complaint charging Grijalva with mail fraud and bank fraud; federal warrant issued for arrest
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2001
Last Updated:September 4, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2001
Last Updated:September 4, 2026