NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County
Man arrested in New York for Port St. Lucie fraud and money laundering scheme
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Authorities arrested a 20-year-old New York man at the Canadian border for allegedly participating in a fraud, money laundering, and grand theft scheme involving a stolen real estate check from Port St. Lucie. Gibrill Diallo was taken into custody on October 14, held in Niagara County, and extradited to St. Lucie County on October 21.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
A local real estate company's mailed check was intercepted, altered, and laundered through multiple bank accounts and Zelle transfers before landing in the suspect's account.
Key Facts
- Gibrill Diallo, 20, was arrested while attempting to enter Canada from the United States.
- He faces charges of money laundering, scheme to defraud, and grand theft.
- The investigation began after a real estate company in Port St. Lucie had a mailed check stolen and fraudulently altered.
- Stolen funds were routed through multiple bank accounts and Zelle transfers using a stolen identity.
- Diallo was detained by Canadian border authorities on October 14.
- He was held in Niagara County jail, New York, before being extradited to St. Lucie County on October 21.
Who's Mentioned
locationPort St. Lucie“Location of the real estate company and the fraud scheme”OrganizationOficina del Sheriff del condado de St. Lucie“Law enforcement agency investigating the case”OrganizationZelle“Electronic funds transfer service used to move stolen money”OrganizationNoticias de Florida 24/7 en Telemundo 51“News reporting organization”PersonGibrill Diallo“Man from New York accused of fraud and money laundering”locationcárcel del condado de Niagara“Jail in New York where the suspect was initially held”locationCanadá“Country where the suspect was detained trying to enter”locationSt. Lucie“County in Florida where the suspect was extradited”