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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami Shores detective arrested in connection with $1 million fraud scheme

A Miami Shores Police Department detective was arrested on Thursday following an investigation by Washington state authorities into a fraud scheme. The case involves the theft of over $1 million from a senior citizen and allegations of additional victims.

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Why It Matters

The arrest of a local law enforcement officer in a multi-state fraud investigation impacts public trust and the internal operations of the Miami Shores Police Department.

Key Facts

  • A Miami Shores Police Department detective was arrested on Thursday.
  • The arrest is linked to a fraud scheme investigated by authorities in Washington state.
  • The scheme allegedly involved the theft of over $1 million from a senior citizen.
  • Authorities report there are a large number of additional victims involved in the case.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFBI“Cooperating agency in the investigation”personElisha Mauda“Co-defendant arrested in Davie, Florida”organizationMiami Shores Police Department“Employer of the arrested detective”organizationUnited States Postal Service“Cooperating agency in the investigation”locationSedro-Woolley“Washington town where the fraud case originated”personShmueal Mauda“Miami Shores Police detective arrested on identity theft charges”locationWashington“The state where the fraud investigation originated.”personBrent Small“Co-defendant from Airmont, New York, arrested in Davie”