Six people have been arrested in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar scheme targeting condominium and homeowners' associations across Miami-Dade County, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the group stole at least $5.8 million by using property-management companies, affiliated vendors and falsified invoices to divert money meant for roofing, security, landscaping, collections and renovations. The investigation, dubbed Operation Sundown, centers on 60-year-old Juan Awais, whom deputies describe as the alleged ringleader. Investigators say Awais used his property-management companies and relationships with association board members to control the organizations' operations and finances, with many board members allegedly unaware of what was happening. The defendants face charges including racketeering, money laundering, theft and fraud. The case remains active, and Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz warned that total losses could be significantly higher than the $5.8 million already identified.
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