A Florida man’s attempt to hide assets from the government has backfired spectacularly, landing him in even more legal hot water. Christopher Switlyk, 46, of Orlando, was found guilty by a federal jury of two counts of removal of property to prevent seizure.
This latest legal trouble stems from a 2013 forfeiture money judgment of over $10.7 million against Switlyk, resulting from a previous felony conviction. Although the government seized over $6 million at the time, Switlyk still owed more than $4 million.
Fast forward to 2022, the U.S. Marshals Service discovered that Switlyk had acquired significant assets, including bank accounts, vehicles, and properties in Daytona Beach and Tampa. A court order allowed the government to seize these assets to partially satisfy the outstanding debt…