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Fraudulent Charity Operators Plead Guilty, Misappropriated Millions

3/13/2026

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Noly Hermoso Ilarde and Martin Jose Rebollo Jr. pleaded guilty to operating a fraudulent charity, "Chula Vista Fast Pitch," which falsely claimed to support youth softball.
They misappropriated millions from concession sales at Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium, receiving approximately $3.5 million from Delaware North and over $250,000 from Aztec Shops.
Instead of funding youth programs, they paid volunteers about $50 per shift and divided the remaining funds, with Ilarde earning $550,000 and Rebollo exceeding $1.5 million.
Rebollo also pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return and Social Security fraud, with sentencing set for June 5, 2024.

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Noly Hermoso Ilarde and Martin Jose Rebollo Jr. pleaded guilty to operating a fraudulent charity, "Chula Vista Fast Pitch," which falsely claimed to support youth softball.
They misappropriated millions from concession sales at Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium, receiving approximately $3.5 million from Delaware North and over $250,000 from Aztec Shops.
Instead of funding youth programs, they paid volunteers about $50 per shift and divided the remaining funds, with Ilarde earning $550,000 and Rebollo exceeding $1.5 million.
Rebollo also pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return and Social Security fraud, with sentencing set for June 5, 2024.