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A Cuban religious pastor, identified as Dagmara Domínguez, was arrested on Wednesday night at Miami International Airport, accused of fraud.
Domínguez, 58 years old, presents herself as "apostle" and "pastor" on the internet, where she shares videos of herself preaching with great energy in Spanish. She has nearly 27,000 followers on Instagram.
His arrest occurred following a fraud complaint filed on January 2 by a man who claims to have been deceived in a financial transaction.
According to the police report, the victim invested $25,000 in a loan expecting to receive a second mortgage as collateral. Instead, she only received a fraudulent document.
The detectives began investigating her businesses and discovered that, in addition to her religious organization, the pastor was associated with nine companies in Florida, five of which are inactive. It is unclear whether any were involved in the case.
Born in Cienfuegos and residing in Miami Lakes, Domínguez presents herself on Facebook as a pastor at the Centro Int’ Nuevo Pacto Church, while on LinkedIn she identifies as a graduate of the University of Cienfuegos in Economics and Statistics.
Authorities indicate that the accusations against her are related to a fraud scheme involving a loan and a mortgage.
After the arrest, the prosecutor's office filed a criminal complaint against Domínguez on charges of organized scheming to defraud and forgery.
She was transferred to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and was given a bond of $5,000. She was released on Thursday night.
On April 11, he must appear before the court. His defense attorney submitted a written declaration of innocence.
The case has generated significant attention, given the contrast between Domínguez's public image as a spiritual leader and the serious allegations of fraud he is facing.
Frequently asked questions about the fraud case of the Cuban pastor Dagmara Domínguez
Why was Dagmara Domínguez arrested at Miami International Airport?
Dagmara Domínguez was arrested on fraud charges, specifically for a scheme involving a fraudulent loan and mortgage. An investor claims to have been deceived in a financial transaction involving a fraudulent document.
What charges is Pastor Dagmara Domínguez facing?
Domínguez faces charges of organized scheme to defraud and forgery. The prosecution filed a criminal complaint following his arrest, and a bail of $5,000 was set.
What is Dagmara Domínguez's connection to other companies in Florida?
Dagmara Domínguez was associated with nine companies in Florida, of which five are inactive. It is unclear if any of these companies are involved in the fraud case.
How has Dagmara Domínguez reacted to the accusations?
The defense attorney for Domínguez submitted a written declaration of innocence. She was released on bail but must appear in court on April 11th.
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