HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — A large-scale fraud and theft ring was uncovered in Florida, leading to the arrest of three Cuban nationals: Yunior Juan Camacho, Aliasay Medina Murguía, and Danisbel Hernández-Plasencia. The group is accused of orchestrating a sophisticated criminal enterprise involving credit card fraud, fuel theft, and illegal animal fighting.
The investigation, led by the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), began when U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a shipment of illegal electronic devices addressed to Camacho. These devices are commonly used for credit card skimming and data theft.
🔍 Search Warrant Execution and Arrests
On June 25, special agents from OALE, Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) raided Camacho’s home in Spring Hill, Florida. Authorities arrested the three men and uncovered a wide array of incriminating evidence, including:
354 counterfeit magnetic stripe cards
17 skimming devices
Over 150 USB drives and hard drives
Electronic components for cloning cards
$47,350 in cash linked to fraud
Two illegal fuel tanks hidden in a 2022 Ford F-350, allegedly used to steal diesel
17 metal hooks associated with cockfighting
🛑 Charges Filed
The suspects now face serious charges:
Trafficking counterfeit goods
Possession of card cloning and skimming devices
Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia
These offenses are considered severe under both state and federal law and could result in substantial penalties if convicted.
🗣 Official Response
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson praised the multi-agency operation:
“This case exemplifies how coordinated law enforcement efforts can dismantle sophisticated fraud networks,” said Simpson. “We’re committed to protecting Florida consumers and dismantling criminal schemes that pose risks to both economic and public safety.”
He added that fuel theft remains a key focus:
“We’ve made progress statewide in fighting fuel theft, and while this case is large, it’s one of many. Our teams are actively working to uncover broader networks behind these crimes.”
Investigators are now analyzing the seized electronics, suspecting the individuals may be linked to a larger national or international criminal network.
📌 Ongoing Investigation
Authorities say this is likely not the end of the investigation. With a cache of digital data and high-tech skimming equipment recovered, more suspects and connected schemes may soon be revealed.
