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A fraud ring has diverted at least $5.8 million from Miami-Dade County condominium and homeowners associations through falsified invoices and affiliated vendors.<\/p>\n

The operation relied on property management companies to siphon funds intended for roofing, security, landscaping and other upkeep, reports<\/a> CBS News Miami.<\/p>\n

Investigators describe the ringleader as a 60-year-old man who leveraged relationships with elderly, mostly Spanish-speaking board volunteers to gain control of association finances and operations.<\/p>\n

Authorities say board members often signed documents without realizing the full implications, allowing the group to transfer money into personal accounts instead of paying legitimate expenses.<\/p>\n

The probe, called Operation Sundown, uncovered involvement from multiple companies and led to arrests on charges including racketeering, money laundering, organized fraud and grand theft.<\/p>\n

Affected properties include several in the Hialeah area such as Los Sue\u00f1os Condominiums, where residents report broken gates, nonfunctional cameras and vandalism despite ongoing fees and assessments.<\/p>\n

Officials say the total losses likely exceed the identified amount and emphasize that the investigation remains active with additional details emerging.<\/p>\n

Similar HOA fraud cases have surfaced elsewhere in Florida, highlighting vulnerabilities in association governance and vendor oversight across the state.<\/p>\n

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