Man arrested for fraud, theft after allegedly posing as Genie Bouchard's brother
A 24-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly posing as the brother of Genie Bouchard and charging nearly $42,000 to the tennis star's personal account at a Miami Beach hotel.
Solomon Shlomo Azari was arrested Sunday at the 1 Hotel South Beach, according to Sheldon Fox and Katrina Bush of WVSN. Police said he dined at the hotel's restaurant and drank at the rooftop bar using Bouchard's account over a two-month period.
Solomon Shlomo Azari, 24, was arrested on fraud and grand theft charges after allegedly running up a nearly $42,000 1 Hotel restaurant and bar tab on the account of pro tennis player Genie Bouchard from May to July 2019. Police say he posed as Bouchard’s brother. @wsvn #Exclusive pic.twitter.com/ItYmZAUIF1
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Police said that Azari had cocaine in his pocket when he was taken into custody. He faces charges of organized scheme to defraud, identity fraud, grand theft, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.