What were Michael and Emily Lucci charged with?

Michael and Emily Lucci were charged with multiple counts including making false statements, possessing counterfeit titles, perjury, uttering forged instruments, racketeering, and organized fraud.

How did the alleged title fraud scheme work?

The couple allegedly submitted fraudulent parts invoices, claiming extensive repairs on luxury vehicles, to obtain rebuilt Florida titles, which were then used to resell the cars at inflated prices.

What vehicles were involved in the alleged fraud?

The scheme involved nine vehicles, including a Nissan GT-R, Bentley, BMW M3, Porsche 911, Toyota Supra, Dodge Charger, and a Cadillac Escalade, all found with rebuilt titles and fraudulent invoices.

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Couple Arrested for Selling Cars with Fake Titles

1 Feb

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Summary

Couple allegedly used fraudulent invoices to obtain rebuilt titles.
Eight luxury vehicles were found with altered titles and fake invoices.
The scheme involved over $18,000 in alleged fraudulent parts repairs.

Couple Arrested for Selling Cars with Fake Titles

A married couple from Florida has been arrested on numerous charges related to an alleged title fraud scheme involving luxury vehicles sold through their dealership, Luxury Auto Source. The investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol began after the couple submitted what authorities deemed a fraudulent parts invoice for a 2020 Nissan GT-R. The invoice claimed over $18,000 in repairs, while the actual cost was approximately $1,200.

Authorities subsequently discovered eight additional luxury vehicles offered for sale by the dealership that also had rebuilt Florida titles and fraudulent invoices. These included vehicles like a Bentley, BMW M3, Porsche 911, and a Dodge Charger whose motor was traced to a stolen vehicle. The scheme put innocent purchasers at risk of unknowingly buying vehicles subject to seizure.