Woman Accused of Stealing $800,000 Worth of TrumpCoin from Ex-Boyfriend, Faces Deportation
A Love Story Turned Scam
Anthony Bravo met Maissa Jebali at a lounge, and their relationship blossomed. For six months, they enjoyed dinner dates and cruises on his yacht. "I loved this girl very much," Bravo said.
The Relationship Crumbles
However, Miami-Dade County Records show that the couple was involved in a verbal dispute on Bravo’s yacht earlier this month. The relationship began to crumble, and they considered breaking up. "Eventually, in our conversation, I had fallen asleep, laying down in the bed. When I woke up, she was gone," Bravo said.
The Heist
Bravo said that when he woke up, he checked his crypto accounts and realized that Jebali had stolen $850,000 worth of TrumpCoin from his phantom wallet and transferred it to her own. She also used his credit cards to purchase a $4,000 Airbnb stay and went on a $14,000 shopping spree.
Arrest and Charges
With the help of private investigator David Bolton, Bravo reported the allegations to Miami Police, and Jebali was arrested at the Yotel Miami and charged with grand theft in the third degree and credit card fraud. Records show that Jebali told police that her boyfriend would let her use his credit card and that she had ceased the relationship and did not plan on returning to live or be with the victim. Records also state that she did not want the victim to know where she was.
Consequences
Jebali was booked at the county jail but was later taken by ICE officials to their facility. As of Thursday afternoon, records show that she is under ICE custody in Florida. "We can’t just be in a hurry to push people out of the country for some political reason, we need to examine each case and what crimes are involved here and make a determination. Is it worthwhile to send him back, or should we put them through the system here? In this case, the answer is obvious," Bolton said.
Justice for the Victim
Bravo is hoping that the defendant is kept in the country so that Miami-Dade state attorneys can prosecute her. If not, she will be deported to Tunisia and will still have access to the victim’s money. "I want restitution for what she stole. It’s not fair for what happened, I just need justice," Bravo said.
The Case Continues
Jebali has pleaded not guilty to the Miami-Dade charges, and her attorney, Christopher Schisani, told NBC6 that he believes she will bond out of ICE and "justice will be served."
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is TrumpCoin?
A: TrumpCoin is a cryptocurrency.
Q: How much TrumpCoin was stolen?
A: $850,000 worth of TrumpCoin was stolen.
Q: What are the charges against Jebali?
A: She is charged with grand theft in the third degree and credit card fraud.
Q: What is the current status of the case?
A: Jebali is under ICE custody in Florida, and the case is ongoing.
