A case of alleged fraud has brought a well-known Cuban bakery on Calle Ocho in Miami into the public eye, after a customer accused the business of giving her counterfeit bills in return for a purchase.
The incident prompted a swift response from both the owner of the establishment, named Dayron González, and the popular comedian Andy Vázquez, who came to his friend's defense.
La Suiza Bakery, located at 8566 SW and the iconic Calle Ocho, has a loyal clientele, partly thanks to the promotion it has received from the actor and comedian for many years.
According to the customer, when she went to pay for her purchase, the store employee seemed suspicious about the authenticity of the money.
"They told me that my bills were counterfeit, and what happened was that the girl took them back to show them to the boss to see if they were fake or not. The boss apparently gave her some counterfeit ones, and she returned them to me," the woman stated, adding that she had filed a report with the police.
In light of the seriousness of the accusation, González decided to make his version of events public.
In a video shared from the bakery's official account, the businessman expressed his regret over the incident and clarified that he has already reviewed the security cameras at the establishment alongside Andy Vázquez. Both agree that the user's behavior is not consistent with that of someone who has been a victim of a scam.
"The strangest thing of all is that if she was so sure that the bills were hers and that they were exchanged for fakes, why didn’t she say anything at that moment? She just walked away as if nothing happened," Andy commented in a video posted on his Facebook account, where he expressed his unwavering support for González.
He acknowledged that the young saleswoman made a procedural error by taking the money to the kitchen to show it to him, instead of verifying it in front of the buyer.
"That's why, as soon as the girl leaves, I follow her out to face the customer and explain that I'm not a hundred percent sure, but I believed the bills were counterfeit," he explained.
So far, González has stated that he has not received any official summons from the authorities, although he announced that he will voluntarily appear at the police station to inquire if there are any complaints against him.
His intention is for everything to be clarified, for the police to come to his establishment, review the videos, and see the truth, because he has nothing to hide.
The controversy sparked various reactions on social media, where the comedian's followers have been divided.
While many defend the integrity of the business and its employees, others criticize the way the incident was handled.
"I am a customer of La Suiza, and the workers there are incapable of doing something like that," commented a neighbor from Hialeah.
In contrast, other users pointed out that the handling of the money was incorrect: "You can't take the bills out of the person's sight; they should be checked in front of them. If that wasn't the case, they were scammed," wrote a user.
Some even suggested that the client was trying to discredit the business.
"The most notable thing is that instead of calling the police, which is what anyone else would have done, what he did was try to publicly defame," commented a resident of Camagüey.
While the situation is being clarified, Dayron González remains steadfast in his position and willing to cooperate with the authorities.
The case is still developing, but it has already made it clear that, in times when social media amplifies any complaint, the best defense remains transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions about the alleged scam case at La Suiza Bakery in Miami
What happened at La Suiza Bakery in Miami?
A customer accused La Suiza Bakery of giving her counterfeit bills after a purchase at their establishment. The incident was shared through a video on TikTok, which prompted a swift response from the owner Dayron González and the Cuban comedian Andy Vázquez, who denied the accusation.
How did the owner of the business respond to the accusation?
Dayron González, owner of La Suiza Bakery, reviewed the security footage and stated that he had nothing to hide. He asserted that he would voluntarily go to the police station to clarify the facts and expressed that the customer displayed unusual behavior for someone who had been scammed.
What role has Andy Vázquez played in this incident?
Andy Vázquez, Cuban comedian and friend of Dayron González, publicly defended the integrity of La Suiza Bakery. Through a video, he questioned the customer's reaction and supported the owner's version of events.
What measures will be taken to resolve the case?
Dayron González plans to cooperate with the authorities by reviewing the security videos and seeking confirmation from the police regarding the validity of his account. So far, he has not received any official summons.
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