Miami woman arrested after running unlicensed post-surgery recovery facility, collecting over $200K from patients

MIAMI (WSVN) – A Miami-Dade woman is facing fraud and licensing charges after investigators say she operated an unlicensed post-cosmetic surgery recovery facility out of a home, taking in more than $200,000 from unsuspecting patients.

Kerri Lisa Smith, 38, was arrested Tuesday and charged with organized fraud of $50,000 or more and operating an assisted living facility without a license.

The investigation began on March 17 when detectives executed a search warrant at a home near SW 215 Terrace and SW 132 Court…

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