Miami Shores Detective Accused in $1 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Senior
A Miami Shores Police Department detective, Shmueal Mauda, was arrested in Davie, Florida, on charges related to a $1 million fraud scheme targeting a senior citizen in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Two co-defendants were also arrested in connection with the case, which…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 18, 2026 —
A detective with the Miami Shores Police Department has been arrested in connection with a $1 million fraud scheme that allegedly targeted a senior citizen in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Detective Shmueal Mauda was taken into custody in Davie, Florida.
The charges stem from an alleged fraud operation involving identity theft that impacted multiple victims across the United States. In addition to Mauda, two co-defendants have also been arrested in connection with the scheme.
Details regarding the specific methods used in the fraud were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to uncover the full extent of the alleged criminal activity.
The suspects are currently being held in jail. Their extradition to Washington, where the charges were filed, is pending.
The Miami Shores Police Department has not yet released a statement regarding the arrest of Detective Mauda. Further information is expected as the legal process unfolds.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Gothner on www.local10.com, see more information here.
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