Former Cellphone Store Employee Accused of Grand Theft and Fraud
A former cellphone store employee in Cutler Bay, Fernando Guevara-Olvera, faces charges of grand theft and organized fraud for allegedly running a scheme over several months. He is accused of keeping customer trade-in phones, activating unauthorized lines, and changing customer…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 8, 2026 —
Fernando Guevara-Olvera, a former employee of a cellphone store located in Cutler Bay, has been charged with grand theft and organized fraud. The accusations stem from an alleged scheme that reportedly spanned several months.
Authorities allege that Guevara-Olvera engaged in fraudulent activities that resulted in financial losses for his employer. The specific allegations include the retention of customer trade-in phones, the activation of unauthorized phone lines, and the modification of customer service plans without the customers’ explicit consent.
The duration of the alleged fraudulent activities is reported to be several months. The nature of the charges, grand theft and organized fraud, indicates significant alleged financial impropriety. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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