The person at the center of this case
Multibillion dollar company and its subsidiary (computer supplies and equipment distributor)
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
22 years waiting · since 2003
FERNANDO GRIJALVA
Justice for Multibillion dollar company and its subsidiary (computer supplies and equipment distributor) — 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 is Grijalva believed to be in Ecuador, and what extradition efforts have been pursued?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific bogus company name was used for the fraudulent invoices, and how were the funds transferred?
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location
Lead #3What connections does Grijalva have to Las Vegas and Miami that suggest he may travel there?
Fernando Grijalva is wanted for allegedly embezzling over $3 million from a computer supplies subsidiary in Boca Raton, Florida between 2002 and 2003, using 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 probation violation related to a 2001 grand theft charge. Grijalva is believed to be in Ecuador but may travel to Las Vegas or Miami, making him a fugitive subject to ongoing federal and local pursuit.
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United States District Court, Southern District of Florida; FBI; Florida local law enforcement
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clue
Lead #4How was the $3 million embezzlement scheme discovered, and who reported it to authorities?
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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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2002-01-01
Fraudulent scheme begins
Grijalva begins issuing fraudulent invoices under bogus company name while serving as head of accounts payable
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2003-12-12
Federal complaint filed
United States Magistrate files complaint in United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, charging Grijalva with mail fraud and bank fraud; federal warrant issued for arrest
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2002
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2002
Last Updated:October 30, 2026