"Valoy allegedly posed as a real estate broker to attract prospective renters through Facebook Marketplace and third-party referral sites. Photo by Getty Images A Bronx man has been indicted for allegedly running a fraudulent apartment rental scheme that scammed $25,000 from three prospective tenants, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Wednesday. Juan Valoy was indicted on Tuesday in Manhattan Supreme Court on one count of third-degree grand larceny and one count of first-degree scheme to defraud."
"Valoy's attorney, Toni Messina, told amNewYork that the charges against her client are mere allegations and that he pleaded not guilty, loud and clear. DA Bragg counters that the 46-year-old preyed on New Yorkers who were simply looking for a stable place to live at a time when affordable housing is scarce. The defendant allegedly exploited these circumstances so he could line his own pockets, all while leaving families with children without a home, Bragg said."
Juan Valoy, a 46-year-old Bronx man, was indicted in Manhattan Supreme Court on counts including third-degree grand larceny and first-degree scheme to defraud. Between March and July, he allegedly posed as a real estate broker on Facebook Marketplace and third-party referral sites and arranged apartment tours in Washington Heights, Queens, and the Bronx. He allegedly solicited and accepted payments exceeding $7,000 from victims for application fees, security deposits, and first month’s rent, often via cashier’s checks payable to a business in his name. He also allegedly collected sensitive financial and identity documents while not owning the advertised apartments. One victim moved with a young child to an apartment that was already occupied. Valoy pleaded not guilty and his attorney described the charges as allegations.
Read at www.amny.com
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