Condo Fraud Exposed in Hialeah | Miami News

A Hialeah condo complex teetering on the edge of collapse is now at the center of a major fraud probe, with over $185,000 allegedly funneled through fake loan agreements to a property manager and construction company owner. Richard Murray, 62, faces charges for orchestrating a scheme to siphon more than $50,000, while Carlos Mejia, 51, is accused of accepting kickbacks — ten counts total — despite no repayment ever being made. Work halted at Venetian Gardens due to lack of funds, and damning video footage shows water and debris in homes. This case, triggered by CBS Miami reporting and spurred by new state laws banning kickbacks, highlights how Florida’s new protections are already making an impact — helping families in vulnerable communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9764978ca1e63484