Former HOA President Accused of Embezzling Over $15,000 in Resident Funds

Embezzlement Allegations

• 📌 A former homeowners association president, Roberto Montalvo, is accused of embezzling over $15,000 in association funds.
• 🏠 The alleged embezzlement occurred during his tenure as president at the Romant South condominium in Northeast Miami-Dade.

Misuse of Funds

• 💸 Montalvo is accused of using association funds for his personal benefit.
• 🛠️ Specifically, he allegedly asked a plumber to perform over $3,000 worth of repairs on his sister's unit using association money.
• 💰 Further allegations include asking the plumber to cash a check for over $12,000 and return the cash to him.

Investigation and Warning

• 🔍 The suspicious financial activity was discovered by the subsequent association president, who then alerted the authorities.
• 👮 The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigated the case, leading to Montalvo's arrest.
• 📢 Sergeant Carlos Luffy advises homeowners association residents to remain vigilant, ask questions, and request bank records if they suspect financial irregularities.