A Florida couple has been indicted in San Diego on multiple charges related to a high school band trip to Japan. Bradley Matheson,52, and Margaret Matheson,43 togeteher operating as Harmony International, have been charged with 93 felony counts and two misdemeanor counts including embezzlement, failing to maintain passenger funds in a trust account, and failing to provide funds.
More than 60 parents and students from four different high schools have been affected including parents and students at Eastlake High School.
The toal loss to the four different high school band students and their families is $99,000 and 32 victims are identified in the indictment.
“These defendants took money from the students and their families, then turned around and spent it on business and personal expenses instead of honoring their agreement,” said District Attorney Summer Stephan. “Our Consumer Protection Unit’s investigation has been thorough and it’s our hope that these charges will not only hold the defendants accountable but will also result in restitution for the victims.”
