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Authorities in Florida are on the hunt for a woman accused of siphoning off thousands of dollars from local homeowners’ associations. The funds, they allege, were used to finance a lavish lifestyle that included plastic surgery, shopping sprees, and extravagant vacations.
Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, who worked as a bookkeeper for Avant-Garde Property Management, is facing serious charges including two counts of fraud over $50,000, two counts of grand theft, 61 counts of uttering false instruments, and 59 counts of embezzlement. This information, released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, highlights the gravity of the situation, with her bond set at an imposing $1,350,000.
Gonzalez is said to have manipulated the financial records of the homeowners’ associations she managed. By writing checks to herself and creating fictitious invoices and ledger entries, she allegedly forged the signatures of those authorized to access the accounts, according to the sheriff’s office.
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek elaborated on the scheme, as reported by WPBF. The suspect initially withdrew smaller increments of around $2,000 multiple times a week, amassing approximately $10,000 weekly. Over time, these transactions increased to $5,000 each, at which point her actions caught up with her, resulting in her termination and the issuance of an arrest warrant.
Further reports from KVAL 13 indicate that Gonzalez used the pilfered cash for trips to destinations like Disney World and New York, underscoring the extravagant nature of her expenditures. The ongoing investigation aims to bring clarity and justice to those affected by her alleged misconduct.
Now, homeowners may have to pay the price for Gonzalez’s alleged actions.
“Could they get higher HOA fees? The answer is yes, potentially,” Budensiek said, according to WPBF. “I mean, $200,000 for an HOA is a lot of money and so, we’re actually furious at this lady [who] had the nerve to do what she did and take advantage of our citizens.”
Police have identified Whitemarsh Reserve Homeowners Association and The Dunes of Hutchinson Island as victims.
A spokesperson from Avant‑Garde Property Management did not immediately return a call for comment from Oxygen. Budensiek said, according to KVAL 13, that the owner of Avant-Garde was “embarrassed and mortified” by Gonzalez’s alleged actions.
Police say they believe that Gonzalez might be in Miramar in Broward County or Vero Beach area in Indian River County, per the release, and urge anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts to contact the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.