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
WYDE coverage of James Campbell
WYDE Newsroom has published 2 articles about James Campbell, from Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026. James Campbell is the subject of 2 stories. The most recent is $1 Million Clipping Fund for Creators Who End Hunger.
$1 Million Clipping Fund for Creators Who End Hunger
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Oct 3, 2026 · 7 min read · Subject of the story
HealthcareAn Arizona Benefits CEO Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8.8 Million From Workers' Plans
James Campbell, CEO of Axim Fringe Solutions, pleaded guilty to embezzling $8.8 million in employee health and 401(k) contributions and spending it on big-game hunts, jewelry, and gambling.
Sep 30, 2026 · 2 min read · Subject of the story
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