Former School Director Accused of $96K Fraud | Indianapolis News

A former academic director at Heritage Christian School is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing nearly $200,000 using a school credit card for lavish personal purchases—including spa treatments, jewelry, and online shopping—all disguised with fake receipts. The fraud was uncovered in February when staff noticed suspicious activity; investigators found over $30,000 in spa bills and $10,000 in jewelry purchases alone, with Ruiz-Pearce falsely claiming they were for school supplies. Though the school initially estimated losses at $200,000, police confirmed over $96,000 in confirmed fraud. An arrest warrant was issued in July, and a no-contact order is now in place. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a863b7cb5fef1df