NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrests 10 in disabled parking permit fraud scheme
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has arrested 10 individuals accused of operating a fraud ring that used forged medical documents to obtain disabled parking permits. Following the investigation, the Miami-Dade Tax Collector announced a full audit of all disabled parking permit applications to address widespread misuse.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 MiamiWhy It Matters
The fraud scheme has resulted in significant loss of municipal parking revenue and reduced availability of accessible parking spaces for residents with disabilities.
Key Facts
- 10 individuals were arrested for operating a disabled parking permit fraud ring.
- Suspects allegedly used forged signatures of a deceased doctor to obtain permits for individuals without disabilities.
- Two suspects, Alexander Campo and Rafael Brito, allegedly charged up to $200 per fraudulent tag.
- The Miami-Dade Tax Collector is conducting a full audit of all disabled parking permit applications.
- Since the start of 2026, 75,000 applications have been reviewed.
- Approximately 6,000 applications have been flagged for potential fraud during the audit.
- The City of Coral Gables reported a 34% decrease in parking revenue attributed to the misuse of these permits.
Who's Mentioned
personRafael Brito“Suspect arrested for fraud”personAlexander Campo“Suspect arrested for fraud”personRosie Cordero-Stutz“Miami-Dade Sheriff”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency conducting the investigation”personDariel Fernandez“Miami-Dade Tax Collector”other75,000“Number of applications reviewed since start of 2026”locationCity of Coral Gables“Municipality reporting 34% decline in parking revenue”