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January 12, 2022 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Florida Man Uses $4 Million in COVID Relief to Buy Lamborghini

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Pretty wild

Florida Man allegedly spends millions in fraudulently obtained COVID relief funds on a Lamborghini, Rolex watches, and designer clothes.

Valesky Barosy, 27, of Fort Lauderdale, was charged with wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft after federal prosecutors said he submitted fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loan applications seeking more than $4.2 million during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barosy received roughly $2.1 million in relief funds and spent it on a Lamborghini Huracán EVO, Rolex and Hublot watches, and designer clothing from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Chanel. He faced up to 132 years in prison if convicted on all counts.

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Florida Factor13/20
Unexpectedness12/15
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