Ex-Manatee County Administrator charged with fraud and theft. Ex administrador del condado de Manatee acusado de fraude y robo.

Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has been charged with three felony charges, including notary fraud, grand theft, and fraudulent use of public records. El ex administrador del condado de Manatee, Scott Hopes, ha sido acusado de tres delitos graves, incluido fraude notarial, hurto mayor y uso fraudulento de registros públicos. The charges were filed by State Attorney Ed Brodsky and stem from a complaint filed with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Los cargos fueron presentados por el fiscal estatal Ed Brodsky y surgen de una denuncia presentada ante la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Manatee. Hopes is accused of committing various fraudulent acts during his tenure as county administrator from 2020 to 2023. Hopes está acusado de cometer varios actos fraudulentos durante su mandato como administrador del condado de 2020 a 2023.