A Florida property manager has been arrested and faces numerous charges for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from homeowners’ associations. Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez is accused of using HOA funds for personal luxuries, including lavish trips and plastic surgery, by creating fictitious invoices and falsifying records. The scheme was uncovered after HOAs identified financial irregularities and reported them to the authorities.
Key Takeaways
- Property manager Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez arrested on 124 charges.
- Accused of embezzling funds from Martin County HOAs for personal expenses.
- Allegedly used fictitious invoices and forged signatures to conceal thefts.
- At least two HOAs, Whitemarsh Reserve and The Dunes of Hutchinson Island, are confirmed victims.
Embezzlement Scheme Uncovered
Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, 46, of Miramar, was arrested on April 9 after turning herself in to the Martin County Jail. She faces charges including fraud exceeding $50,000, grand theft, uttering false instruments, and embezzlement. Sheriff’s officials stated that Gonzalez allegedly wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts she managed. To hide these transactions, she is accused of creating fake invoices and false ledger entries, and forging the signatures of authorized account holders.
Lavish Spending Revealed
Subpoenaed financial records reportedly indicate that the stolen money was used for a variety of personal expenses, such as shopping, vacations, and plastic surgery. Sheriff Budensiek noted that the money has been spent, describing Gonzalez’s lifestyle during the period of alleged embezzlement as "lavish."
Investigation and Victim Identification
The alleged fraud came to light when irregularities were identified by the affected homeowners’ associations, which subsequently reported the matter to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Whitemarsh Reserve Homeowners Association and The Dunes of Hutchinson Island have been identified as confirmed victims. Detectives believe additional HOAs may have been impacted and are urging any HOA boards or members who suspect similar financial activity to come forward.
Current Status
Gonzalez was held at the Martin County Jail without bail. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information regarding her whereabouts or any related financial crimes.
Sources
- Property manager arrested, accused of embezzlement from Florida HOAs, Treasure Coast News.
- Florida property manager on the run accused of HOA embezzlement for trips, plastic surgery, WPEC.