Sir Maejor Page, whose real name is Tyree Conyers-Page, is accused of using Black Lives Matter organization's money on personal expenses.
The FBI on Friday arrested an Atlanta-based activist on Friday for allegedly laundering more than $200,000 in donations intended for the Black Lives Matter movement.
According to a reports by FOX 5 Atlanta and multiple other outlets, Sir Maejor Page, whose real name is Tyree Conyers-Page, was arrested in Toledo, Ohio. Authorities said he used donations for the Black Lives Matter movement on personal expenses.
Page ran a Facebook page called Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta and solicited donations through a GoFundMe account, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported, citing the FBI. The group began accepting donations following George Floyd's death, and Page allegedly assured donors all money would be used for "movement-related expenses."
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