Miami-Dade Condo Manager Arrested in Illegal Kickback Scheme

Sheriff's office says the manager accepted over $21,000 in cash and bank transfers from a contracted vendor to keep their business.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:07pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a stack of cash and bank transfer receipts, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the illegal kickback scheme uncovered at a Miami-Dade condo.A recent wave of condo association fraud exposes the need for greater financial oversight and accountability in Florida's residential communities.Today in Miami

A 57-year-old community association manager for a Miami-Dade condominium has been arrested on charges of accepting illegal kickbacks, organized fraud, and grand theft. Authorities say Maria Delcarmen Alvarez-Concepcion had been forcing a contracted vendor to pay her around $21,000 in cash and bank transfers in order to continue providing services at the Greynolds Park Club Condominium.

Why it matters

Condo association fraud and misuse of funds by managers is an ongoing issue that can have serious financial and legal consequences for residents. This arrest highlights the need for stronger oversight and accountability measures to protect condo communities from exploitation.

The details

According to the sheriff's office and an arrest affidavit, Alvarez-Concepcion had been the building manager for the Greynolds Park Club Condominium on W. Dixie Highway. Investigators said they received a tip that a contracted vendor was being forced to pay kickbacks to Alvarez-Concepcion in order to continue providing services at the condo. To avoid losing the business, the vendor had paid Alvarez-Concepcion around $21,000 in cash or bank transfers.

  • Alvarez-Concepcion was arrested on Thursday, April 10, 2026, in the condo community's parking lot.
  • She was expected to appear in bond court on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Maria Delcarmen Alvarez-Concepcion

A 57-year-old community association manager for the Greynolds Park Club Condominium in Miami-Dade County, who was arrested on charges of accepting illegal kickbacks, organized fraud, and grand theft.

Rosie Cordero-Stutz

The Miami-Dade Sheriff who stated that this arrest reflects the department's commitment to protecting residents and holding accountable those who exploit positions of trust, and that they will continue to aggressively combat association fraud in the community.

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What they’re saying

“This arrest reflects our commitment to protecting residents and holding accountable those who exploit positions of trust, and we will continue to aggressively combat association fraud in our community.”

— Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Miami-Dade Sheriff

What’s next

Alvarez-Concepcion is expected to appear in bond court on Friday, April 11, 2026, where a judge will decide whether to grant her bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing problem of condo association fraud and the need for stronger oversight and accountability measures to protect residents from exploitation by those in positions of trust. It serves as a warning to other condo managers that such illegal activities will not be tolerated.