DANIA BEACH, Fla. – A Broward County accountant already accused of scamming dozens of tax clients over two months ago is now facing new fraud and theft charges, this time involving a Dania Beach restaurant.
Deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office said Jose Coss, 56, of Deerfield Beach, stole nearly $8,000 from Cuciana Dania Beach by depositing fraudulent checks into his personal bank account and laundering the funds.
The investigation began around March 18 when an employee at the restaurant, located at 17 S. Pointe Drive, discovered “discrepancies” during an internal audit, according to an arrest report…