Florida Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzling HOA Funds for Personal Expenses
Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, a 46-year-old bookkeeper at Avant-Garde Property Management in Stuart, Florida, faces multiple charges for allegedly stealing funds from homeowners associations. Authorities state she used the money for shopping, plastic surgery, and trips. A warrant has been issued, and her bond is set at $1.35 million.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)The Martin County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, 46, a former bookkeeper at Avant-Garde Property Management in Stuart, Florida. Investigators allege that Gonzalez stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from homeowners association accounts she managed.
The thefts occurred over an extended period, according to the sheriff’s office announcement on Monday.
Authorities state that Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from the HOA accounts and concealed the transactions by creating fictitious invoices and false ledger entries. She also allegedly forged signatures of authorized account holders. The stolen funds were used for personal expenses, including shopping, plastic surgery, and lavish trips.
Gonzalez faces two counts of fraud exceeding $50,000, two counts of grand theft, 61 counts of uttering false instruments, and 59 counts of embezzlement.
35 million. Investigators believe she is currently in the Miramar or Vero Beach areas and are searching for her. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek stated that the money has been fully spent and none remains for recovery.
The sheriff’s office has urged anyone with information on Gonzalez’s whereabouts or suspicions of similar activity in their HOA to contact them. This case involves multiple HOAs in Martin County, affecting community funds intended for property maintenance and services.
Property Management owner Liz Diaz issued a statement indicating that the company notified clients and law enforcement upon discovering the potential losses.
The firm cooperated fully with investigators to protect clients and communities. Prosecutors will pursue the case, with potential restitution efforts ongoing if Gonzalez is apprehended. Homeowners associations impacted by the thefts may face financial shortfalls, requiring adjustments to budgets or insurance claims.
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in property management accounting practices. Further investigations could reveal additional victims or related financial discrepancies.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Monday
Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced warrant for Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez on embezzlement charges.
1 sourceThe Independent - Over extended period
Gonzalez allegedly wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts and concealed thefts with false entries.
1 sourceThe Independent - Upon discovery
Avant-Garde Property Management notified clients and law enforcement of potential losses.
1 sourceThe Independent
Potential Impact
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Affected HOAs may need to adjust budgets due to financial losses from the alleged thefts.
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Homeowners in impacted communities face potential fee increases to cover shortfalls.
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Prosecution could lead to restitution efforts if Gonzalez is captured and convicted.
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Increased scrutiny on property management firms' accounting practices in Florida.
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