Miguel, Perez, Castelli and Enrique accused in Hollywood home fraud case

Source report: October 26, 2026

Brandon Lee Miguel and Jordy Luis Perez, both 25, are among four people accused of exploiting a 71-year-old man with dementia to take control of his Hollywood home, according to investigators.

The other defendants are Monica Elizabeth Castelli, 56, a realtor from Margate, and Derek Enrique, 43, a notary from Tamarac. Authorities announced the case Monday, October 26.

Hollywood police began investigating after a relative questioned the man's declining mental condition and the transfer of the home where he had lived for more than 25 years. The Broward County Property Appraiser's Crimes Against Property Unit also investigated.

Authorities allege the group obtained the man's signature on a power of attorney and a warranty deed he did not understand. Investigators say a false notarization helped transfer the property to Cash4Keys South Florida, a company controlled by Miguel and Perez. Officials valued the home at about $300,000 and said it sold for $191,000.

Miguel and Perez face charges including an organized scheme to defraud $50,000 or more, grand theft exceeding $100,000, unlawful filing of false documents affecting real property, mortgage fraud, exploitation of an elderly person and money laundering. Both were arrested in Miami-Dade County.

Castelli faces charges of exploitation of an elderly person and kidnapping with intent to facilitate a felony. Enrique faces a charge of false or fraudulent acknowledgments.

Investigators allege Miguel and Perez arranged for Castelli to move the man to a rooming house in Miami Gardens. Authorities say his belongings, including three vehicles, were subsequently reported missing. As of Monday's announcement, officials said Cash4Keys still controlled the home and the man's family had hired an attorney to seek its return.

All individuals accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.