Fake Invoices: Dispatcher Accused of Embezzling Over $100K

Fake Invoices: Dispatcher Accused of Embezzling Over $100K

A Miami-Dade truck dispatcher is accused of embezzling over $100,000 from his employer, Trans Maco Transport. Police say 36-year-old Gabriel Antonio Pluas allegedly created fake invoices and used his personal email address to redirect customer payments to himself through Zelle, a money transfer service.

The scheme reportedly ran from January 2022 to October 2023, while Pluas worked as a dispatcher. Authorities launched an investigation in February 2024 and uncovered evidence of Pluas' fraudulent activity, including falsified invoices and unauthorized use of the company's name for collecting payments.

Pluas refused to cooperate with investigators and was arrested. He faces charges of organized fraud exceeding $50,000 and grand theft. As of April 17th, he remains in jail at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with bond yet to be determined.