Alabama Secretary of State Urges Return of Political Contributions Linked to Ponzi Allegations
Montgomery, AL – In a significant move, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has urged political figures who received contributions from Edwin Brant Frost IV, a Georgia man implicated in a $140 million Ponzi scheme, to return the funds. The call to action comes as at least three Alabama Republican officials, including former Rep. Andrew Sorrell, Rep. Ben Harrison, and State Board of Education member Allen Long, are reported to have accepted donations related to Frost’s alleged fraudulent activities.
“I take allegations of financial fraud seriously, especially when that fraud bleeds into campaign finance,” Allen remarked, encouraging cooperation with law enforcement agencies, including the SEC and Alabama Securities Commission, to aid victims of the scheme.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Frost on July 10, alleging he raised over $140 million fraudulently from 2014 to 2025, misappropriating $570,000 for political donations. Campaign finance records indicate that at least $132,000 was directed to Alabama politicians and political action committees.
Former Rep. Sorrell’s PAC, Alabama Christian Citizens, alone received at least $71,000 from Frost’s family and investment entities. After being approached for comment, Sorrell asserted he was among those victimized by the scheme. Notably, his PAC previously loaned $29,000 to Frost’s company.
Both Sorrell and Harrison, who received over $21,000 from Frost in 2022, have stated their commitments to return the funds. Meanwhile, Long, who accepted a $40,000 donation from Frost’s firm, has not yet responded to inquiries.
Frost’s contributions have extended beyond Alabama, reaching figures such as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The unfolding situation raises critical questions regarding accountability in campaign finance within the state and beyond.
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