SantaCon tops the news: NYC organizer Steffan Pildes accused of siphoning 50%+ of donations over five years. Brief bio: long-time event organizer behind the chaotic bar crawl.
Stefan Pildes, president of SantaCon, has been indicted for wire fraud after allegedly diverting over half of the $2.7 million raised from 2019 to 2024 into personal accounts. Authorities say he used the funds for vacations, property renovations, and luxury expenses instead of charity. Pildes has pleaded not guilty. The case is ongoing.