A Black Lives Matter activist has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly spending $200,000 in donations on personal expenses.

“In sum, Page has spent over $200,000 on personal items generated from donations received through BLMGA Facebook page with no identifiable purchase or expenditure for social or racial justice,” FBI agent Matthew Desorbo said.

On Friday, Sir Maejor Page was arrested in Toledo, Ohio, and is currently facing federal wire fraud and money laundering charges.

Instead of using the funds for social justice and civil rights initiatives, Page allegedly spent the money to buy a security system worth $1,310, tailored suits and accessories amounting to $2,065, furniture purchases totaling more than $12,000, Walmart purchases totaling more than $4,000 and Home Depot charges of $2,125.67.

The 32-year-old became part of the Black Lives Matter movement when he started a Facebook page for the Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta. It’s alleged that he used the Facebook page to solicit donations through a GoFundMe account.

Between June and August, the group raised more than $470,000, following the death of George Floyd on Memorial Day.

“Numerous videos and livestream videos were posted to Page’s personal social media pages showing himself in what appeared to be newly purchased clothing, hotel rooms, and office space in Atlanta,” the FBI said in its release. “Several audio statements are made by Page in the videos boasting about the money he has, his tailored suits, his nice cufflinks and ‘$150 dollar ties.’”

Page was charged with one account of wire fraud and two accounts of money laundering. After appearing before a judge via a video, he was released on a $10,000 bond and will appear in court on Friday.

After his release, Page was banned from using Facebook. On Saturday, GoFundMe said that anyone who donated money for the Black Lives Matter Greater Atlanta campaign can ask for a refund. Page was also banned from the crowdfunding company and the BLMGA campaign pulled down. The company announced that it wouldn’t allow any campaigns created for BLMGA.

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