Miami business owner arrested in alleged vehicle and boat fraud scheme, authorities say

MIAMI (WSVN) – A Miami business owner was arrested on Tuesday after investigators accused him of orchestrating a months-long scheme involving the fraudulent transfer and resale of a pickup truck and boat, according to an arrest affidavit.

Willy Fernando Perez, 66, was taken into custody April 29, 2026, at approximately 3:39 p.m. in the area of 10000 SW 142nd Ave. in Miami-Dade County, on charges including organized scheme to defraud and dealing in stolen property.

According to the affidavit, Perez allegedly met with a witness in March 2025 and arranged a trade involving a 2005 Ford F-250 pickup truck and a 29-foot boat in exchange for a trailer and cash payments…

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