Mario Martinez, Former Bank of America employee charged with stealing $500K from disabled victim: State Attorney

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Mario Martinez 

A former Bank of America employee in southwest Miami-Dade was arrested after being accused of stealing $500,000 from a disabled victim, authorities said. NBC6’s Steve Litz reports

A former Bank of America employee in southwest Miami-Dade was arrested after being accused of stealing $500,000 from a disabled victim, authorities said.

Mario Martinez, 40, is facing several charges, including exploitation of the elderly, organized fraud and first-degree grand theft.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies began investigating the case on Jan. 16 after they received a call from the Bank of America branch in southwest Miami-Dade, where a supervisor reported a scheme involving one of his employees.

An arrest affidavit said the employee was taking money from a client at the bank, and that he had a joint account with the victim without her knowing, and he would move money from her bank into his without authorization.

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle spoke about Martinez's case during a press conference on Tuesday.

Rundle explained that the victim, a 42-year-old woman, cannot walk and uses a motorized wheelchair.

She said the victim had known Martinez since 2016, and he had helped her open at least one bank account.

Former Bank of America employee charged with stealing $500K from disabled victim: State Attorney – NBC 6 South Florida https://share.google/lepkY1R1s2MQkoe7f

[peenie 2,027]

Dang, that's really messed up. As I'm getting older I also have to remember that no one should be trusted and to always be cautious. I can see this happening to me; trusting a bank manager. 

[squistion 2,674]

I see the OP had to list the name of the employee in the thread title to make sure no one would miss that he is a Latino. 

[Hardcore troubadour 16,084]

Deport him. After 20 years hard labor. 

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43 minutes ago, squistion said:

he is a Latino. 

He is?? How do you know?

That's very racist of you. 

[squistion 2,674]

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He is (a Latino)?? How do you know?

That's very racist of you. 

AI Overview

The surname Martinez is a common Spanish patronymic name meaning "son of Martin," derived from the Latin Martinus, linked to the Roman god of war, Mars. It's a very popular name in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly Spain, Mexico, and the U.S., where it's the 10th most common surname, primarily associated with Hispanic ethnicity.  

[seafoam1 3,533]

But, mdpee doesn't even have $500k. Weird.