Crime & Public Safety
Two arrested in alleged kickback scheme at Venetian Gardens condo association
Two men were arrested after investigators allege a kickback scheme drained nearly $190,000 from the 288-unit Venetian Gardens at Country Club of Miami condo association. The case began after a roofing salesman filed a complaint about June 20, 2025; investigators say contracts between the association and AP Construction Solutions began in February 2024 with payments starting in August 2024. Subpoenaed bank records reportedly show eight checks from the contractor’s company to the property manager between October 2024 and May 2025 totaling $171,426.05. Jail records show the property manager faces 10 counts alleging violations of the Florida Condominium Act and one count of organized scheme to defraud; the contractor faces one count of organized scheme to defraud. Both men were arrested and booked; the matter will proceed through the court system. All individuals accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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