Apex Victims Denied Restitution After Alleged Check Fails to Materialize

State Attorney's Office says restitution payment presented at sentencing hearing will not be distributed to defrauded victims

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Victims of a fraud scheme perpetrated by Jason Andrew Bullock through his now-defunct company Apex Metal Building Systems were dealt another blow after learning that a $250,000 restitution check presented at Bullock's sentencing hearing will not be paid out. Assistant State Attorney Colin Klein informed the victims that due to issues with the check, the state cannot force Bullock to hand over the funds, though he will still be required to pay restitution upon his release from prison in 2039.

Why it matters

The failure to distribute the restitution payment is another setback for the victims, who had hoped the funds would help offset the financial losses they incurred due to Bullock's fraud. This case highlights the challenges victims face in recovering funds stolen through complex financial crimes, even after a conviction.

The details

Bullock was convicted of defrauding 15 individuals and a church while operating Apex Metal Building Systems from 2021-2022. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison and 16 years of probation, during which he was ordered to pay $474,914.50 in restitution. During the sentencing hearing, Bullock's defense attorney presented an envelope allegedly containing a $250,000 restitution check, stating the funds would be immediately distributed to the victims. However, Assistant State Attorney Colin Klein later informed the victims that the check will not be paid out due to unspecified issues with the money.

  • Bullock was transferred into the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • Bullock was sentenced on Monday, February 2, 2026.
  • Bullock was convicted a week before Thanksgiving 2025.

The players

Jason Andrew Bullock

The convicted fraudster who operated the now-defunct Apex Metal Building Systems and was ordered to pay $474,914.50 in restitution to his victims.

Colin Klein

The Assistant State Attorney who informed the victims that the $250,000 restitution check presented at Bullock's sentencing hearing will not be paid out.

Lucas Taylor

Bullock's defense attorney who presented the envelope allegedly containing the $250,000 restitution check during the sentencing hearing.

Kathryn Land

The Circuit Judge who presided over Bullock's sentencing hearing.

Charlie Adolf

One of Bullock's victims who had hoped the restitution payment would help pay off the debt he accrued during his legal ordeal with Bullock.

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What they’re saying

“The fraud just continues.”

— Charlie Adolf, Victim (Riverbend News)

What’s next

The victims are working together to see what they can do, if anything, to pursue the matter of the rescinded restitution payment further.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges victims face in recovering funds stolen through complex financial crimes, even after a conviction. The failure to distribute the restitution payment is another setback for the Apex victims, underscoring the need for stronger protections and mechanisms to ensure victims can recoup their losses in a timely manner.