Feds: New York Car Dealer Stole Millions to Live High LifeCENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP/1010 WINS) -- Federal officials say a used-car dealer embezzled millions of dollars to live out a fantasy lifestyle.
Thirty-seven-year-old Chris Orsaris is accused in a massive fraud and embezzlement scheme at Major Automotive Cos., which has 14 New York City dealerships. He was denied bail Thursday, and previously pleaded not guilty.
Officials say Orsaris funneled a fortune in inflated sales commissions to cover luxuries. They included a $5.5 million Trump World Tower apartment and a $2.9 million Hamptons home.
The feds say he also hired thugs and drug dealers as his bodyguards, chauffeurs and personal assistants.
At the time of his arrest, Orsaris managed a Queens dealership.
His lawyer did not return a call for comment. Major Automotive's lawyer said the company is fully cooperating with prosecutors.
5 comments:
This guy's a total douche!
I love this quote in the Daily News:
In a 2000 interview, Orsaris explained his business philosophy: "I look to go an inch ahead, not an inch back."
Boy, there's a dirty joke in there somewhere!
Watch yourself in those prison showers, Chrissy Boy!
Hey Crappy,
Looks like he's already been featured on the blog:
http://queenscrap.blogspot.com/2008/08/whitestone-developer-proud-of-pink.html
Yes, I just commented on that on Gothamist.
should be in the dictionary under used car salesman.
Does that mean no more annoying Major World radio ads? My ears are sore.
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