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    James Campbell

    CEO and founder, Axim Fringe Solutions Group LLC

    CEO and founder, Axim Fringe Solutions Group LLC

    Background

    James Campbell is the CEO and founder of Axim Fringe Solutions Group LLC, according to court documents.

    He pleaded guilty in the District of Maryland to embezzling more than $8.8 million from an employee benefit plan, the Justice Department said.

    Key facts

    Age and residence
    49, of Scottsdale, Arizonasource
    Company
    CEO and founder of Axim Fringe Solutions Group LLC, a company that processes employee benefits for employees of federal contractorssource
    Guilty plea
    Pleaded guilty in the District of Maryland to embezzling more than $8.8 million from an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) benefit plansource
    Plea date
    September 29source
    Withdrawals
    135 unauthorized withdrawals between 2015 and 2024, totaling $2,486,905, beyond the legitimate fees owed to Aximsource
    Use of funds
    According to the Justice Department, used a significant portion of the stolen funds for personal expenses, including big game hunting trips, taxidermy fees, jewelry, and casino gamblingsource

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    Sources

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