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Former Home Depot Manager Accused of $4.3M Fraud Scheme in Florida
Investigators say unauthorized markdowns and bulk transactions produced a negative sales margin of about $4.3 million, and a judge set bond at $15,000.
- On April 21, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrested former Home Depot manager Mauricio Jimenez, 48, facing felony charges of organized fraud and first-degree grand theft for allegedly orchestrating a scheme costing the company more than $4 million.
- Operating between December 2023 and April 2026, Jimenez allegedly engaged in a 'deliberate' and 'systematic' scheme at multiple Miami-area stores, including Hialeah Gardens and Flagler locations, approving excessive markdowns for repeat customers.
- The Home Depot Assurance & Advisory Management Program flagged 'irregularities in high volume bulk transactions' after discovering a 'high quality, high value, high markdown order,' creating a 'negative sales margin' of around $4.3 million.
- Judge Mindy Glazer set a $15,000 bond for Jimenez on April 22 and ordered him to stay away from Home Depot locations. Defense attorney Melissa Ramos argued her client received no kickbacks or personal financial benefit.
- Prosecutors allege the unauthorized markdowns artificially inflated Jimenez's sales numbers, potentially leading to higher bonuses. USA TODAY reached out to Home Depot for comment regarding his employment status following his release from custody.
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Home Depot Store Manager Arrested After Allegedly Giving 'Unauthorized' Discounts That Total More Than $4 Million
Mauricio Jimenez reportedly received higher bonuses as a result of his high salesMauricio JimenezCredit: MDPDNEED TO KNOWA former Home Depot store manager in Florida is facing charges for allegedly giving unauthorized discounts to shoppers for yearsMauricio Jimenez, 48, of Hialeah, was arrested after allegedly costing the home improvement chain more than $4 millionThe alleged fraud resulted in him receiving large bonuses for hitting sales target…
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Former Home Depot manager accused of $4.3M fraud scheme in Florida
Investigators say the scheme spanned multiple Miami-area stores, where excessive discounts created losses and raised concerns through internal monitoring systems.
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