Coral Springs Police arrest couple accused of running years-long $180K embezzlement scheme against construction company
Coral Springs, Florida – A Coral Springs arrest has brought an end to a lengthy investigation involving a couple accused of taking more than $180,000 from a Hallandale Beach construction company over several years, according to police records.
Authorities arrested Oral Ollivierre, 39, and Sandra Permaul, 41, both of Hallandale Beach, after investigators accused them of involvement in a financial scheme that allegedly targeted the construction company where Permaul worked.
The couple was each charged with first-degree grand theft following an investigation led by the Hallandale Police Department. According to investigators, the case began after the company owner discovered significant amounts of money were missing and contacted authorities.
Police records indicate that Permaul joined the construction company around 2017 and gradually moved into a position of greater responsibility. She was eventually promoted to office manager, a role that gave her access to company finances and allowed her to handle important business operations.
As part of her duties, investigators said Permaul was responsible for tasks including writing checks, paying employees and vendors, and managing financial transactions for the company.
Detectives allege that Permaul later used that position of trust to make unauthorized payments to herself and withdraw company money without approval. Investigators reviewed financial records and said they found multiple transactions they believe were connected to the alleged theft.
According to the arrest affidavit, bank records obtained through subpoenas showed that Permaul allegedly wrote approximately $64,700 in company checks to herself from one business account. Investigators also identified another $42,052 in checks allegedly written to her from a second company account.
In addition to the checks, detectives said Permaul withdrew approximately $113,700 in cash from company accounts during the period under investigation.
Investigators said the total amount of money involved in the alleged scheme exceeded $180,000.
The investigation also identified Ollivierre as a co-defendant. According to police, he allegedly received approximately $21,490 in company checks despite the business owner telling detectives that Ollivierre had never worked for the construction company.
Authorities also allege that company funds were used to pay about $736 toward Ollivierre’s personal Florida Power & Light utility bills.
The company owner told investigators that he never gave Ollivierre permission to receive business funds, possess company checks, or participate in financial decisions for the company.
Police said the alleged activity occurred over several years and involved the misuse of access that had been provided as part of Permaul’s employment responsibilities. Investigators relied on financial documents, bank records, and statements gathered during the investigation to build the case.
Following the investigation, officers located and arrested Ollivierre and Permaul at a residence in Coral Springs near the 5600 block of Riverside Drive. Both suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Broward County Main Jail.
The charges against the couple are allegations, and they will have the opportunity to address the accusations through the legal process. A conviction would require the state to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case highlights the risks businesses face when financial responsibilities are concentrated in the hands of a single employee without sufficient oversight. Authorities often recommend that business owners maintain strong internal controls, regularly review financial records, and monitor company accounts to help identify suspicious activity early.
The investigation remains part of law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to address financial crimes involving businesses and protect companies from significant financial losses.
