TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An update to an 8 On Your Side investigation. The Pinellas County businessman accused of draining millions from special needs trusts meant to help disabled people and their families has been criminally indicted.
In January, a federal bankruptcy judge found Govoni liable for $120 million that went missing from his now-bankrupt St. Petersburg non-profit the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration.
Govoni’s personal accountant, John Witeck, was also arrested, the U.S. attorney’s office confirmed.
The U.S. Attorney of the Middle District of Florida is expected to hold a press conference at 1 p.m. to announce federal charges in a nationwide fraud investigation involving multiple victims.
