Leonardo Arriaga Lopez, also known as Henry Leonardo Arriaga Lopez and other alias, allegedly was taking advantage of prospective home buyers in Henry county, posing as a contractor and real estate agent. In December 2023 he was arrested in Hendry county and charged with an organized scheme to defraud for over $50,000, and in April of 2024 new charges for acting as a real estate broker salesman without a license, and two counts of acting as a contractor without a license.
According to a story on FoxInterviewer.com it is alleged "Victims Luigi Solosi, Angela Gonzalez, and Denix Lopez thought they were building single-family homes on their own lots. With signed contracts and the reputation of an established builder, they wired large payments—only to discover their money had been rerouted into Lopez’s personal accounts. Those funds were allegedly used to support a luxury lifestyle, including designer clothing, expensive watches, and a 2025 Cadillac Escalade."
Lopez operates under various alias including Henry Lopez Arriaga and Henry Leonardo Arriaga Lopez making it difficult to track down any references for him.
This week records indicate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Henry Leonardo Arriaga Lopez, a Columbian national. He is being detained at the Collier County Sheriff's Office jail.
Advice: When paying money or contracting with anyone for services check their reference on the Better Business Bureau, court records online, professional licenses, and online reviews. Ask to see documentation of any licenses claimed and verify with county and state records.
Advice: When paying money or contracting with anyone for services check their reference on the Better Business Bureau, court records online, professional licenses, and online reviews. Ask to see documentation of any licenses claimed and verify with county and state records.
Sunbiz.org - Secretary of State to verify company registration
BBB.org - Consumer complaints and reviews
Hendry County Clerk of Court filings - See if the individual or company has been sued or arrested
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