After a suspicious automotive spending spree that included a BMW i8, a Chevrolet Corvette, and a fleet of SUVs, a Miami woman is now facing multiple felony charges. On the surface, it looked like another case of big-money indulgence in a city known for its extravagant car scene and annoying drivers. But authorities claim the entire collection was built on fraudulent financing.
10 Vehicles in Just 8 Days
Mercedes-Benz
According to 7 News Miami, 38-year-old Dunia Sierra purchased 10 vehicles in October 2023 in just over a week. The garage covered nearly every category. Among the standout purchases were a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560, and a 2019 BMW i8. She also added more practical SUVs, including a 2023 Toyota Highlander, 2024 Kia Telluride, 2024 Hyundai Palisade, and 2022 Mazda CX-9. To round things off, she bought three Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Altogether, the total value is estimated to sit close to half a million dollars.
Her Abnormally Large Salary
The crux of the problem is how the vehicles were financed. Authorities allege the woman falsely claimed to be a restaurant general manager earning over $180,000 per month. In reality, she reportedly worked as a waitress and cashier. According to Indeed, the average waitress in Miami Lakes earns around $3,000 per month, excluding tips – quite the inflated income figure. As a result, the inflated income figure allowed her to secure multiple vehicle loans in rapid succession before lenders could detect the accumulating debt on her credit profile.
Charges of Fraud and Grand Theft
BMW
The case is now being handled by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Organized Crimes Bureau Auto Crimes Task Force, with the waitress facing multiple felony charges, including organised fraud, vehicle-related fraud, and grand theft. Authorities also suspect the involvement of a wider network, potentially including dealership insiders and brokers. The garage may have looked impressive on paper, but it has come at a far higher cost than any monthly repayment. Sierra was cuffed on the 9th of April 2026 and jailed under a $26,000 bond.
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