Crime & Safety

Fort Lauderdale Man Charged With COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Buying Lamborghini, Rolex, Louis Vuitton With Loan Money

According to the charges, Barosy and his accomplices received approximately $2.1 million in PPP loans from the fraudulent scheme.

January 6, 2022

A South Florida man charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief loans under the Paycheck Protection Program made his first appearance in federal court in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday.

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Valesky Barosy, 27, of Fort Lauderdale is accused of submitting fraudulent loan applications on behalf of himself and his accomplices, seeking more than $4.2 million in PPP loans.

According to the charges, Barosy and his accomplices received approximately $2.1 million in PPP loans from the fraudulent scheme.

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