August 27,2026-Det. Daniel [email protected](305)-471-1900
OPERATION SUNDOWN
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Organized Crimes Bureau has made arrests following a two-year investigation, dubbed “Operation Sundown,” into an alleged criminal enterprise responsible for a $5.8 million scheme involving condominium and homeowner’s associations throughout Miami-Dade County.
According to investigators, the primary subject, the owner of a property management company, used companies he owned and affiliated vendors to exert undisclosed control over associations under his management. Elderly, primarily Spanish-speaking board members were allegedly misled into signing documents they did not fully understand, allowing the subjects to control association operations and finances for personal gain.
The investigation, which included seven search warrants and extensive digital forensic examinations, uncovered an alleged racketeering enterprise involving family members, employees, and several undisclosed affiliated companies. Investigators determined the group diverted association dues, insurance and loan proceeds, and collection revenues while concealing ownership and the flow of funds.
Investigators also uncovered alleged efforts to obstruct the investigation through incomplete or newly created documents and by discouraging board members from speaking with law enforcement.
As a result of the investigation, the subjects were taken into custody and charged accordingly.
The investigation continues.
Case Info
Topic: HOA FRAUD
Case #: PD260402094301
Date: 04/02/2026
Address of Occurrence: SEE ARREST AFFIDAVITS
Miami, Florida
Subject(s) Info:
Subject #1:
Subject's Name: Juan Awais (W/M)
Subject's DOB: 11/13/1965
Subject's Address: 8200 NW 168TH ST Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Subject's Charges: RACKETEERING/RICO CT1 MONEY LAUNDERING/CONDUCT TRANSACTION/100K + CT4 MONEY LAUNDERING/
UNLAWFUL PROCEEDS/>20K<100K CT3 ORGANIZED FRAUD/$50,000 OR MORE CT6 ORGANIZED FRAUD $20,000 OR MORE, LESS THAN $50,000 CT1
ORGANIZED FRAUD/$20,000 OR LESS CT6 GRAND THEFT 3RD DEGREE CT3 KICKBACK/SOLICITATION/ACCEPTING.
Subject #2:
Subject's Name: Juliet Ramos
Subject's DOB: 01/26/1989
Subject's Address: 8936 NW 150TH TER Miami Lakes, FL 33018
Subject's Charges: RACKETEERING/RICO -896.101(5)(C) MONEY LAUN/TRAN/100 -817.034(4)(A)1 ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K -817.034(4)
(A)1 ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K -817.034(4)(A)1 ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K -817.034(4)(A)1 ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K -817.034(4)(A)1 ORGANIZED
FRAUD/50K -817.034(4)(A)2 ORGANIZED FRD/20-50 -817.034(4)(A)3 ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K
Subject #3:
Subject's Name: Johana Perez Tapia
Subject's DOB:06/27/2026
Subject's Address: 7721 NW 201ST TER Miami, FL 33015
Subject's Charges: RACKETEERING/RICO F 1 MONEY LAUN/TRAN/100 F 1 ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K F 1 ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K F
1 ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K F 1 ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K F 2 ORGANIZED FRD/20-50 F 3 ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K F 3 ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K F 3
ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K F 3 ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K F 3 ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K F 3 ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K F 2
Subject #4:
Subject's Name: Delma Alonso
Subject's DOB: 12/22/1972
Subject's Address: 19180 NW 78TH AVE Miami, FL
Subject's Charges: RACKETEERING/RICO MONEY LAUN/TRAN/100 MONEY LAUN/TRAN/100 MONEY LAUN/TRAN/100 MLAUN/PROC/ >20K<100 MLAUN/PROC/>20K<100 ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K ORGANIZED FRAUD/50K ORGANIZED FRD/20-50 ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K ORGANIZED FRD/0-20K
Subject #5
Subject's Name: Cynthea Louise Waltz
Subject's DOB: N/A
Subject's Address: N/A
Subject's Charges: N/A
Subject #6
Subject's Name: Michael Irizarry
Subject's DOB: N/A
Subject's Address: N/A
Subject's Charges: N/A
Please note: Subject Michael Irizarry and Cynthea Louise Waltz were arrested by Pembroke Pines Police Department. Please reach out to Pembroke Pines Police Department for their respective arrest affidavits and booking photos.
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