Monday, May 14, 2012

Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Straw Buyer Scam

Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 52, Weston, Florida, a real estate agent and mortgage broker, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra for his participation in a mortgage fraud scheme relating to properties in the Versailles development in Wellington, Florida. Sentencing for Rodriguez has been scheduled for July 27, 2012.
Rodriguez pled guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and financial institution fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(h).
Over the last five years, more than thirty defendants have been prosecuted for mortgage fraud schemes in theVersailles, Florida, neighborhood. Most recently, in addition to Rodriguez, eight other individuals have pled guilty and been sentenced in four related mortgage fraud schemes that were centered in Versailles. They are:
Defendant David Lam, 42, Parkland, Florida, a real estate agent, pled guilty on January 17, 2012 to charges in four separate indictments. More specifically, he pled guilty to four counts of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349, and three counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(h). In sum, the schemes alleged in the four indictments involved more than $15 million in mortgage loans on 12 Versailles properties, and more than $5 million in fraudulent loan proceeds. Lam was sentenced on April 20, 2012 by U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra to 42 months in prison, to be followed by 2 years of supervised release. The Court also ordered Lam to pay $7,117,000 in restitution.
Defendant Pamela Higgins, a mortgage broker who lived in Arizona at the time of the offense, pled guilty on November 4, 2011 to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and financial institution fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code Section 1349, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code Section 1956(h). Higgins was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra on February 10, 2012 to 36 months in prison, to be followed by 2 years of supervised release. Higgins was ordered to pay $2,141,536 in restitution.
Defendant Carl Alexander, 45, Parkland, Florida, pled guilty on October 5, 2011 to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(h). He was sentenced on January 6, 2012 by U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra to 48 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. The Court also ordered Alexander to pay $3,576,724 in restitution.
Defendant Carol Asbury, 59, Lake Worth, Florida, an attorney and title agent in  pled guilty on September 9, 2011 to two counts of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349, and two counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(h). Asbury was charged and pled guilty to charges in two indictments, both of which alleged mortgage fraud in the Versailles development. Asbury was sentenced on November 18, 2011 by U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra to 30 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. She was also ordered to pay $6,510,291 in restitution.
Defendant Patrick Brinson, 34, Miami, Florida, pled guilty on September 7, 2011 to two counts of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(h). Brinson pled guilty to charges in two indictments, one of which alleged mortgage fraud in Versailles and one of which alleged a separate mortgage fraud scheme in Miami. Brinson was sentenced on November 29, 2011 by U.S. District Judge Patricia A. Seitz to 78 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $1,602,250 in restitution.
Defendant Victoria Wilson, 30, Hollywood, Florida, a mortgage broker, pled guilty on August 19, 2011 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349. Wilson was sentenced on November 30, 2011 by U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra to 24 months in prison, to be followed by 2 years of supervised release. Wilson was ordered to pay $1,655,466 in restitution.






1.
Victoria Lynn Wilson
Associated names:
Victoria Norton
Vicki L Wilson
38AvailableAvailableDavie, FL
Weston, FL
Hollywood, FL
Cooper City, FL
Dania, FL
Gainesville, FL
Barbara J Wilson (Age 66)
James Clark Wilson (Age 62)
Beverly A Silvawilson (Age 62)
Walter William Norton (Age 43)
Jeffrey Todd Wilson (Age 43)
Gary Miller Wilson (Age 37)
Eric Todd Wilson (Age 37)
Benjamin Nelson Wilson (Age 36)
James Wilsoniv (Age 34)

Possible Roommates / Associates:
Thomas Eugene Schauer (Age 58)
Ann K Metzen (Age 33)
Ryan D Francis (Age 30)
Sarah E Francis (Age 30)
Edward P Masongsong (Age 39) 



6.
Victoria Lynn Wilson
56AvailableAvailableDearborn, MI
Pittsburgh, PA
Fife Lake, MI
Coraopolis, PA
Bradenton, FL
Barbara A Wilson (Age 76)
Donna Jayne Wagner
Barbara A Wilson (Age 79)
Victora Wilson
Vicki Wilson
Donna Jean Wagner (Age 51)
Norman Delbert Wilson (Age 85)
Beverly Joann Wilson (Age 79)
Earl Wilson

Possible Roommates / Associates:
Victoria L Miles

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2.Victoria Lynn Wilson
Associated names:
Victoria Norton
Vicki L Wilson
38AvailableAvailableDavie, FL
Weston, FL
Hollywood, FL
Cooper City, FL
Dania, FL
Gainesville, FL
Barbara J Wilson (Age 66)
James Clark Wilson (Age 62)
Beverly A Silvawilson (Age 62)
Walter William Norton (Age 43)
Jeffrey Todd Wilson (Age 43)
Gary Miller Wilson (Age 37)
Eric Todd Wilson (Age 37)
Benjamin Nelson Wilson (Age 36)
James Wilsoniv (Age 34)

Possible Roommates / Associates:
Thomas Eugene Schauer (Age 58)
Ann K Metzen (Age 33)
Ryan D Francis (Age 30)
Sarah E Francis (Age 30)
Edward P Masongsong (Age




Xonet Corp

AvailableMiami, FLBernardo Edelman
(PS)
  • Ricard Productions Inc
  • Sabor Caribeno Corp
  • Juan C Alonso Lmt
  • Saggio Marble And Tile Inc
  • Elliott S Krakow Dc
  • Aaa Marble Design Inc
  • Blanca Silvia Inc
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  • Juan C Alonso Lmt
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  • Eastman Adventure Inc
  • Kevin Medical Center Corp
  • Digi Blades Inc
  • Supermarket La Fuente Inc




8.
Xonex Xpress, Inc

AvailableKey biscayne, FL
Miami, FL
Esther I Arango
(REGISTERED AGENT) 
Haydee A Wunderlich
(DIRECTOR) 
Robert G Wunderlich
(DIRECTOR)
  • Service Title Company
  • General Building Maintenance Corporation
  • Southern Mortgage Company
  • Twelve-five Inc
  • Barrister Farm, Inc
  • Autosport & Design Leasing, Corporation




10.Xonex Incorporated

Available
Wilmington, DEAnita L Cutonilli
(SECRETARY) 
Katherine E Holman
(CHAIRMAN) 
Robert B Holman
(DIRECTOR)
  • Wansley Moving & Storage Co
  • George B Holman & Co, Incorporated
  • Larmore Incorporated
  • Larmore Incorporated
  • Atlantic Moving Systems Incorporated
  • George B Holman & Co, Incorporated
  • Xonex Inc
  • Larmore Incorporated



usinesses
1.Xone Inc
AvailableAvailableDeland, FL
North beach, MD
Pensacola, FL
L Wilson
(CONTACT) 
Victoria L Wilson
(PRESIDENT)
  • Pc Surveys Llc
  • High Time Travels Llc
  • Pcs Porticocom
  • Noateck Logistics Llc
  • Mccorkhill Investment Group Llc
  • Su Capital Management Llc
  • Dancy Puetz & Associates Inc
  • Kayzalife Llc
  • Paws Up
  • D Sandman Inc
  • G/c Storm Protection Inc
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  • Catawba Holdings Ltd Company
  • Maumsp Inc
  • Faithstep Inc
  • Precision Roofing Replacement Division Inc
  • National Magazine Club Inc


ployers / Business Afilliations
1.Victoria Ann Wilson
Associated names:
Victoria L Wilson
Victoria Winright
Available
Riverview, FL
Temple Terrace, FL
Tampa, FL
Kw Diversions Inc
Berean Bible Church, Inc
Future Bodies, Incorporated




3.
Victoria L Wilson
Associated names:
Vicki Wilson
Available
North Beach, MD
Friendship, MD
Pensacola, FL
Rose Haven, MD
Crofton, MD
Xone Inc





6.
Victoria A Wilson
Available
Kissimmee, FL
Willow 6 Corporation



Defendant David Charles Miller, Jr., 44, Miramar, Florida, pled guilty on February 3, 2012 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349. Miller was sentenced on April 20, 2012 by U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra to 27 months in prison, to be followed by 2 years of supervised release. Miller 





5.
Garamond, Baskerville & Associates, Ltd

AvailableOmaha, NEH Daniel Smith
(REGISTERED AGENT)
  • Last Chance Investments, Inc, Dissolved February 1, 1999
  • Regency Professional Plaza, Llc
  • Midlands Redevelopment, Inc
  • Wurdeman Of Omaha, Inc
  • Clever, Inc
  • Home Development Corporation
  • Samuel P Phillips, Md, Orthopedic Surgery, Pc
  • Bd Graphics, Inc
  • Summy Foot And Ankle, Pc
  • Gff Investments, Llc
  • Lund 2006, Llc
  • Timber South Sioux City Properties, Lp
  • DeelInvestments, Llc



8.
Garamond Printing Co

AvailablePhiladelphia, PA
  • Comet Envelope Company



10.
Garamond Business Inc

AvailableDover, DE
  • Incorporating Services, Ltd
11.Garamond Llc

AvailableWilmington, DE


2.
Garamond Agency Inc
AvailableAvailableWest newton, MADavid C Miller
(CONTACT) 
David C Miller
(CONTACT)

10.David C Miller
Available
Orlando, FL
Murfreesboro, TN
Philadelphia, PA
Heart Of The City Foundation, Inc


23.
David Channing Miller
Available
Seal Beach, CA
South Gate, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
Huntington Beach, CA
South Jordan, UT
North Las Vegas, NV
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Pasadena, TX
San Diego, CA
Aggie Holdings Llc
Chan Hwa Trading Corporation
La Chemical
La Chemical Corporation
Oc Development Llc
Chan Hwa Trading Corporation
Chan Hwa Trading Corporation
Dreyfus Holdings, Llc
Herndon, Inc
La Chemical
Los Angeles Chemical Company
Los Angeles Chemical Company
Oc Development, Llc
Oc Development, Llc
Poseidon Harbor, Llc




49.
David C Miller


Jacksonville, FL
Miller Insurance Group Inc David C Mi

38.David C Miller
Available
Tampa, FL
Electronic Material Solutions Llc
Electronic Materials Solutions, Llc
Neptec Optical Solutions, Inc



32.
Lindsay Dmytro
Associated names:
David C Miller
Dave Miller
Dana L Miller
Available
Avalon, NJ
Sewell, NJ
Union, NJ
Flanders, NJ
Long Valley, NJ
Morristown, NJ
Charlottesville, VA
Zed Interactive Inc




30.
David I Miller
Associated names:
Robert Miller
David C Miller
D Miller
David E Miller
Available
Gresham, OR
Pharr, TX
Rex, GA
Mission Hills, CA
Portland, OR
Chicago, IL
Chugiak, AK
Fairburn, GA
Atlanta, GA
Tyrone, GA
Mcallen, TX
Troutdale, OR
Sandy, OR
Warrenton, VA
College Park, GA
Database Management
Cloud Of Glory Ministries, Inc
Database Management
Database Management
Database Solutions



24.
David Calvert Miller
Associated names:
David C Mi
David Miller
David C Miller
David C Md Miller
David Calve Miller
David Md Res Miller
Available
La Porte, IN
Michigan City, IN
Laporte, IN
Colton, CA
Iowa City, IA
Glendale, CA
Redlands, CA
Pain Consultants P C
Pain Consultants, Pc
Pain Consultants, Pc
Woodland Pain Center, Pc
Woodland Pain Center, Pc
Woodland Pain Center, Pc



21.
David C Miller
Available
Harrisburg, PA
Morrisville, PA
Yardley, PA
Dpab Inc
Dpab Inc
1520 South Pennsylvania Avenue Associates Llc
Dpab, Inc




19.
David Charles Miller
Associated names:
Dave Miller
David Miller
David C Miller
David C Miller
David C Miller
David C Miller
David Jr Miller
David C Millerjr
David Millersr
Available
Lady Lake, FL
The Villages, FL
Naples, FL
Mechanicsburg, PA
New Cumberlnd, PA
New Cumberland, PA
Hummelstown, PA

Conshohocken, PA
Palmyra, PA
Dillsburg, PA
Green Cove Springs, FL
Harrisburg, PA
Z-tu-d Inc



filliations
1.Davis C Miller
Associated names:
David C Miller
Available
Newburyport, MA
West Newton, MA
Newton, MA
Garamond Agency Inc




8.
David Charles Miller
Associated names:
David C Miller
44AvailableAvailableNorth Miami Beach, FL
Hialeah, FL
Highland Beach, FL
Miami, FL
Pembroke Pines, FL
David Charles Miller (Age 86)
Deidra Millercrompton (Age 41)
Barbara Millerstone (Age 61)
Olamae M Miller (Age 83)
Miriam Miller



13.
David Charles Miller
Associated names:
Dave Miller
David Miller
David C Miller
David C Miller
David C Miller
David C Miller
David Jr Miller
David C Millerjr
David Millersr
68AvailableAvailableLady Lake, FL
The Villages, FL
Naples, FL
Mechanicsburg, PA
New Cumberlnd, PA
New Cumberland, PA
Hummelstown, PA

Conshohocken, PA
Palmyra, PA
Dillsburg, PA
Green Cove Springs, FL
Harrisburg, PA
Lynn M Bruckner (Age 48)
Michael Donald Miller (Age 66)
Michelle V Obermiller (Age 38)
Anna Lynn Miller (Age 46)
Mark R Miller (Age 61)
Lavester P Miller (Age 61)
Lillian Adele Miller (Age 48)
Thomas William Miller (Age 45)
Anthony R Davidson (Age 49)

Possible Roommates / Associates:
Bonnie Ann Balint (Age 40)
Robert J Biggi (Age 67)
Kevin R Biggi (Age 40)
Katrina M Griest (Age 52)
Patricia L Terry (Age 70)
Michelle G Laurino (Age 38)
Michael T Edwards
David C Jun
Christopher J Fitting

was ordered to pay $1,655,466 in restitution.
Defendant Thomas Thelusma, 41, Biscayne Park, Florida, a Miami firefighter, pled guilty on February 2, 2012 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349. Thelusma was sentenced on April 20, 2012 by U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra to 18 months in prison, to be followed by 2 years of supervised release. Thelusma was ordered to pay $1,035,000 in restitution.
Possible Relatives
1.Thomas D Thelusma
Associated names:
Thomas Helusma
Thomas U Thelusma
41AvailableAvailableMiami, FL
Biscayne Park, FL
Miami Shores, FL
Opa Locka, FL
Marnel M Thelusma (Age 42)
Yolene Thelusmalofton (Age 40)
Nocles Thelusma (Age 80)
Odilia U Thelusma (Age 77)
Jani J Thelusma (Age 36)
Desiree Thelusma (Age 40)
Maria Esquilin (Age 47)
Nicles Thelusma (Age 37)
O F Thelusma
2.Thomas Thelusma

N/AN/AHollywood, FL

3.Thomas Thelusma

N/AN/AOpa Locka, FL

4.Thomas Thelusma

N/AN/AWest Palm Beach, FL

5.Thomas Thelusma

N/AN/ANorth Miami, FL




PersonPhoneAddressCity, StatePossible Employers / Business Afilliations
1.Thomas D Thelusma
Associated names:
Thomas Helusma
Thomas U Thelusma
Available
Miami, FL
Biscayne Park, FL
Miami Shores, FL
Opa Locka, FL
Premiere Development Group Inc
Hermance And Wilner Foundation, Inc
Premiere Development Group, Inc
2.Thomas Thelusma


North Miami, FL
Premiere Community Health Care Agency, Inc


Businesses
1.Premiere Community Health Care
AvailableAvailablePembroke pines, FLJames W Lofton
(CONTACT)
  • Nurse Consulting & Marketing Consortium Llc
  • Executive Building
2.Premiere Community Health Care Agency, Inc

AvailableNorth miami, FLJames W Lofton
(VICE PRESIDENT) 
Yolene T Lofton
(PRESIDENT) 
Yolene T Lofton
(REGISTERED AGENT) 
Beneva Stpaul
(TREASURER) 
Thomas Thelusma
(SECRETARY)



According to court documents, in all four of the recent Versailles-related indictments, the defendants used "straw buyers" to submit false documentation to various mortgage lenders substantially inflating the purchase price of the properties. As part of the conspiracy, duplicate HUD-1 Settlement Statements were prepared.
One set, listing the real price, was provided to the seller; another set, with the inflated price, was provided to the lender. The difference between the real price and the inflated price was either made to appear as if it were a debt owed ...

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