Event Brief
Apollo Beach man accused in credit card skimming
Filed: Jul 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Authorities say a joint Hillsborough-Manatee probe uncovered a multimillion-dollar skimming operation using counterfeit cards and fuel pump devices.
WHO: An Apollo Beach man; Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: Multiple felony charges tied to an alleged credit card fraud and fuel pump skimming operation using counterfeit payment cards and stolen fleet fuel card data
WHEN: Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM ET
WHERE: Apollo Beach, Florida
WHY: Authorities say the operation involved counterfeit payment cards, fuel pump skimming devices, and stolen fleet fuel card information used to commit credit card fraud.
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