Arrest and early probe
Florida Highway Patrol agents took a married couple into custody in late January after a routine look at paperwork turned into a criminal probe. The pair ran a small business called Luxury Auto Source in Davie. One spouse was arrested on site when officers executed a search warrant. The other later surrendered. Jail records show both were released after posting bond.
The laundry list of charges
State records list a long set of counts that include alleged false statements on sales documents, possession of counterfeit titles or registrations, perjury, forgery, racketeering and organized fraud. Authorities say there are repeated counts tied to multiple vehicles. Those are formal accusations at this point. They are not convictions. The legal process will determine whether the paperwork problems amount to a scheme.
High-end cars in the cross hairs
Investigators say this did not involve old beater paperwork. The list includes a 2017 Bentley, a 2022 Porsche 911, a 2018 BMW M3, a 2020 Nissan GT-R and a 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. Officials report they found altered titles and invoices on several cars. One Charger allegedly carried multiple VINs and a motor that was reportedly stolen from another state. Luxury stickers do not immunize you from title law.
How the scheme allegedly came to light
Troopers say the probe began after the dealership submitted a parts invoice to the Highway Patrol for a 2020 Nissan GT-R. The invoice claimed thousands of dollars in repairs, which was part of a push to get a certificate of title. That flagged a deeper look. After that, officers say they discovered altered documents and questionable invoices on at least eight other high end vehicles at the lot.
Next steps in court and oversight
With charges filed, the case will move through criminal court and state investigators will keep digging into title records and sales paperwork. Prosecutors will decide what to charge and whether to pursue racketeering counts. Buyers and regulators will also want answers about how these records were handled. If mistakes were made, the fixes will be bureaucratic. If a scheme is proven, penalties could include fines and prison time.
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