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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade

Coral Gables police uncover identity theft ring targeting deceased accident victims

Police arrested two suspects for allegedly burglarizing the home of a couple who died in a Kenya helicopter crash and using their information to facilitate an identity theft operation. Authorities discovered a cache of stolen luxury goods, documents, and fake IDs, leading to an ongoing investigation involving federal agencies.

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Why It Matters

The case highlights a criminal operation that targeted the estates of deceased individuals, resulting in the discovery of a broader identity theft network in the South Florida area.

Key Facts

  • Geybert Alexander García (40) and Melany Perdomo (24) were arrested for burglarizing the home of Adam Hlavaty and Henry Parra.
  • The victims died in a helicopter crash in Kenya on August 19.
  • Police allege the suspects targeted the victims' home shortly after their deaths to initiate identity theft.
  • Stolen items included business documents, jewelry, luxury cars (Range Rover and Porsche Taycan), and a sculpture valued at approximately $500,000.
  • A search of the suspects' residence revealed firearms, laptops, passports, and materials for creating fake IDs.
  • The suspects are being held without bond.
  • Melany Perdomo is also subject to an immigration hold.
  • Federal agencies including the Secret Service and ATF are assisting in the investigation.

Who's Mentioned

personMelany Perdomo“Suspect arrested for burglary and identity theft, age 24.”personEd Hudak“Chief of the Coral Gables Police Department.”organizationATF“Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives participating in the investi”personGeybert Alexander García“Suspect arrested for burglary and identity theft, age 40.”personMindy Glazer“Judge who initially ordered suspects held without bond.”organizationCoral Gables Police Department“Lead agency investigating the burglary and identity theft ring.”personAdam Hlavaty“Victim of the Kenya helicopter crash whose home was burglarized.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the story.”personHenry Parra“Victim of the Kenya helicopter crash whose home was burglarized.”organizationUnited States Secret Service“Participating in the investigation.”locationKenia“Location of the helicopter accident involving the victims.”locationCoral Gables“City where the burglary occurred and police are based.”