STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS

Florida Man Caught Buying Lamborghini And Rolex With Paycheck Protection Program Money

The 27-year-old faces up to 132 years in prison for charges that include wire fraud and money laundering.

While the new COVID variant, Omicron, is running rampant through the U.S., causing record-breaking infection numbers, apparently some are using it as an opportunity to scam the government.

Valesky Barosy, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was charged on Wednesday (December 29) for allegedly purchasing a Lamborghini, Rolex and more with fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loan money under the Paycheck Protection Program. Barosy and his accomplices received approximately $2.1 million in PPP loans from the fraudulent scheme.

[RELATED: Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison]

Barosy, 27, is officially charged with filing for more than $4.2 million on behalf of himself and his cohorts. In total, Barosy is charged with five counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, and one count of aggravated identity theft. If convicted, Barosy faces up to 132 years in prison.

Latest News

Subscribe for BET Updates

Provide your email address to receive our newsletter.


By clicking Subscribe, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers) and other information from BET and the Paramount family of companies. You understand that you can unsubscribe at any time.