Former cop illegally owned business, took $246,000+ in COVID relief loans, authorities say

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Fraud,Corruption,Djimy Joseph

A former Miami police officer is on the wrong side of the law, charged with fraud and corruption.

by LENNY COHEN | The National DeskDjimy Joseph was charged with organized scheme to defraud over $50,000, money laundering over $100,000, and making a false official statement, April 29, 2024.

The state learned he owned a business called Yoa’s Café Inc. a/k/a Sabor Latino Bar & Grill, and that wasn’t allowed.prohibits active law enforcement officers from owning or operating a business that sells or serves alcoholic beverages. Authorities say the investigation revealed Joseph owned other businesses, and that he “fraudulently applied for and received over $246,000 in COVID relief loans through the Paycheck Protection Program and other government programs provided by the CARES Act.”

 

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