Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the filing of charges against Steven Allen Kromer, owner of Uprise, LLC. Kromer is accused of unlawfully diverting millions of dollars from taxpayer funds designated for a fiber optic project in Lovelock to his personal bank account.
“These charges are the result of hard and dedicated work from my office’s investigators and prosecutors, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work they have done,” said AG Ford. “This matter is one that I take very seriously, and I have faith that justice will be served in this case.”
Kromer faces one count of Theft in an Amount of $25,000 or More but Less than $100,000, a category B felony, along with 30 counts of Theft in an Amount Greater than $100,000, also a category B felony.
In 2023, the Nevada Department of Transportation signed an agreement with Uprise to develop telecommunication infrastructure around Lovelock for approximately $9.125 million. Following this agreement, Kromer allegedly transferred millions meant for the project into his personal account.
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