Fairfax soccer coach embezzled $60K in fake camp scheme, police say
Victim speaks out after Virginia soccer coach allegedly steals $60K
A victim is speaking out after a Virginia soccer coach allegedly stole $60,000.
FAIR OAKS, VA. - A Fairfax County soccer coach faces multiple counts of embezzlement and computer‑related fraud after investigators say he defrauded victims with promises of international soccer camps and took nearly $60,000.
What we know:
Detectives say Ahmed Mohamed, 31, of Fairfax, allegedly carried out the scheme by leveraging his affiliation with the Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) to target families, though his employer has since distanced itself from his actions.
What they're saying:
The Alexandria Soccer Association released the following statement regarding Mohamed:
Ahmed Mohamed. (Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Police).
"Ahmed Mohamed is no longer employed by Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA). The conduct that led to his arrest did not involve ASA or any of its programs or operations. At the time of the alleged conduct, Mr. Mohamed was acting independently to promote his own private program offerings. His actions were not authorized by ASA and were unrelated to his responsibilities with the organization or any ASA-sponsored program or activity. ASA will cooperate with law enforcement."
Victims say Mohamed pitched them on a high-end, top-notch travel summer camp, training and accommodations in Italy. Sarah Taylor, a mother who allegedly fell victim to the scam, says she is out $10,000 she paid to send her daughter and son to the camp, which police say never existed.
"There are a million ways to defraud people of their funds," Lt. Michael Connor of the Fairfax County Police Department's Special Investigations Division told FOX 5, "especially when communities such as ours are so eager to…so willing to spend money on their kids."
The investigation and arrest
Timeline:
Detectives from the Financial Crimes Unit began investigating after several reports flagged the scheme through their online reporting system on June 25.
Investigators say Mohamed created the Sporting Soccer Academy in December 2025. While he initially worked with an established soccer camp, police allege he later opened a private business to defraud families, collecting money under the false pretense of arranging travel, camp activities and lodging.
Initially, 13 victims were identified, losing between $2,000 and $12,000 each, totaling around $60,000, according to police. Four additional alleged victims have since been identified, and more charges are pending as authorities focus on recovering the stolen funds.
Mohamed was arrested June 30 in the 4100 block of Monument Court in Fair Oaks and taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with 13 counts of embezzlement and 13 counts of computer fraud, and has since been released on his own recognizance.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 703-246-3533, or by email at FCPD-FiCOR@fairfaxcounty.gov.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Fairfax County Police.