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Mother, son accused of embezzling $620,000 from Miami-Dade business to fund lavish lifestyle, police say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Abby Dodge , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The alleged embezzlement occurred over several years, totaling approximately $620,000. The pair, Maria Rodriguez and Miguel Antonio Perez, were taken into custody.
A substantial amount of money was allegedly embezzled by a mother and son. The pair, Maria Rodriguez and Miguel Antonio Perez, were taken into custody. Investigators claim they misappropriated funds from a company to support an extravagant way of life.
The alleged embezzlement occurred over several years, totaling approximately $620,000. Stolen funds were purportedly used for luxury items and expenses. Further details about the allegations and the investigation are available from the source, including comments from a police representative regarding the case.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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