Man Arrested for Wedding Venue Scams, Allegedly Stealing Over $200K from Couples
KHOU 11September 5, 20252 min5,746 views
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- 🚨 Carl Bucho, 43, has been arrested in Austin after allegedly posing as the owner of Charleston Lane wedding venue in Willis, Texas.
- 💰 He is accused of taking money from at least 17 couples for weddings that either never happened or were not fully delivered as promised, stealing over $200,000.
- ⚖️ Bucho faces theft charges in Montgomery County and fraud charges in Travis County, with bail set at $116,000.
Victim Experiences and Unfulfilled Promises
- 💔 Couples like Haley and Milton Bonitez booked the venue for their August wedding, but experienced issues on the day, including a broken air conditioning system and missing contracted services like security and a working fountain.
- 💸 Vendor Amy also stated that Bucho owes her around $2,000 for services provided.
- 🚫 After the events, Bucho allegedly began to
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