Florida authorities have dismantled a significant criminal operation involving payment card fraud and fuel theft, according to an announcement by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson. The investigation was led by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) and began after U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted illegal skimming devices intended for Yunior Juan Camacho in Spring Hill, Florida.
Special agents from OALE initiated an investigation into suspected violations involving scanning devices used to steal financial data. “This case is a textbook example of how skilled, coordinated law enforcement can uncover and shut down sophisticated fraud networks operating in our communities,” said Commissioner Simpson. He praised the efforts of OALE agents and their federal and local partners, emphasizing the importance of protecting Florida consumers from such schemes.
On June 25, 2025, OALE, along with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), executed a search warrant at Camacho’s residence. Camacho, along with Aliasay Medina Murguia and Danisbel Hernandez-Plasencia, were arrested during the operation. Authorities seized 354 suspected counterfeit magnetic strip payment cards, 17 illegal skimming devices, over 150 digital storage devices, additional electronic components for skimming schemes, $47,350 in cash, and impounded a vehicle with concealed illegal fuel tanks.
Additionally, agents recovered 17 gaffs linked to animal fighting. The suspects face multiple felony charges including trafficking in counterfeit goods and possession of skimming devices. This case underscores OALE’s role in tackling complex financial crimes across Florida.
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