“This is not just a one-off prosecution, but it is a RICO charge. And this should send a very clear signal to the bad guys that the cost of doing business just went up when it comes to stealing from Floridians and from families who are visiting our state,” said Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam during a joint announcement with Sheriff Grady Judd at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
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