Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Major Criminal Bust in Hernando County
FDACS Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Lead Takedown of Sophisticated Skimming Operation.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today announced the successful takedown of a major criminal operation involving payment card fraud and fuel theft, following a coordinated investigation led by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE).
The investigation began when U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a shipment of illegal overlay skimming devices bound for Yunior Juan Camacho of Spring Hill, Florida. OALE Special Agents launched an immediate investigation into suspected violations involving scanning devices and reencoders used to steal sensitive financial data.
“This case is a textbook example of how skilled, coordinated law enforcement can uncover and shut down sophisticated fraud networks operating in our communities,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson. “I commend the work of our OALE agents and the critical support from our federal and local partners. We will continue to protect Florida consumers from criminal schemes that threaten both public safety and economic security.”
On June 25, 2025, OALE – working alongside Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) – executed a search warrant at Camacho’s residence. Camacho and two associates, Aliasay Medina Murguia and Danisbel Hernandez-Plasencia, were taken into custody during the operation.
Agents uncovered a sophisticated fraud operation, seizing:
- 354 suspected counterfeit magnetic strip payment cards
- 17 illegal skimming devices
- More than 150 digital storage devices
- Additional electronic components used for skimming schemes
- $47,350 in cash
Additionally, a 2022 Ford F-350 operated by Hernandez-Plasencia was impounded after agents discovered two concealed, illegal fuel tanks suspected of being used to steal diesel fuel. During that same operation, agents also recovered 17 gaffs, which are commonly associated with animal fighting.
Camacho, Murguia, and Hernandez-Plasencia now face multiple felony charges, including trafficking in counterfeit goods, possession of skimming devices, and possession of equipment used for animal fighting.
This investigation highlights OALE’s vital role in combatting complex financial crimes and reinforces the department’s commitment to strong, proactive law enforcement throughout the state.
For more information about Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov.
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