Child Support Fraud Scheme Funded Man's Florida Timeshares

A brazen $2.7 million heist from a child support system funded a Florida timeshare shopping spree, leaving federal agents stunned. 🌐 #News #OrlandoFL #Florida #Crime

ORLANDO, FL – In a startling case of alleged financial misconduct, a South Carolina man stands accused of diverting millions from a state child support system to finance a lavish lifestyle, including the purchase of Florida timeshares. This unusual crime has caught the attention of federal authorities, highlighting vulnerabilities in government financial systems.

South Carolina Man Faces Federal Charges

Brandon Lamont Swain, a 53-year-old South Carolina resident, finds himself at the center of a federal investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has leveled serious charges against Swain, indicting him on eight counts of bank fraud.

According to federal prosecutors, Swain allegedly orchestrated a scheme to siphon more than $2.7 million from the State of Delaware’s Division of Child Support Services (DCSS). The funds were reportedly taken from a Positive Pay bank account, a system typically used to prevent check fraud.

Investigators claim that Swain didn’t stop at merely accessing the funds. He allegedly transferred the money to various business and financial institutions for his personal benefit. The most eye-catching aspect of the alleged spending spree was the purchase of over $2 million worth of timeshare interests in resort properties. These acquisitions were primarily focused in Orlando, Florida, though other locations were also involved.

Secret Service Leads Investigation

The case has drawn significant attention not only for the substantial sum involved but also for the audacious nature of the alleged crime. The U.S. Secret Service, known for its role in financial crimes investigations as well as protecting high-ranking government officials, spearheaded the investigation into Swain’s activities.

This incident raises alarming questions about the security of state-managed funds, particularly those earmarked for critical social services like child support. The alleged ease with which such a large sum was diverted from its intended recipients to fund personal luxuries is likely to prompt reviews of financial safeguards in Delaware and potentially other states.

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Implications for Child Support Systems Nationwide

As the legal proceedings unfold, the case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in protecting public funds from fraud and misuse.

While Swain will have his day in court to address these allegations, the broader implications of this case may resonate far beyond the confines of the courtroom.