An alleged fraud case has brought attention to a well-known Cuban bakery on Miami's Calle Ocho after a customer accused the business of giving her counterfeit bills following a purchase. The incident prompted a swift reaction from the bakery's owner, Dayron González, and popular comedian Andy Vázquez, who defended his friend.
La Suiza Bakery, situated at 8566 SW and the iconic Calle Ocho, enjoys a loyal customer base, partly due to promotion by the actor and comedian over the years. However, the usual atmosphere of freshly baked pastries was disrupted after a TikTok video surfaced, where a woman claimed the business had scammed her with two fake $100 bills.
The customer recounted that during her purchase, an employee questioned the authenticity of her money. "They told me my bills were fake, and what happened was the girl took them to the back to show them to the boss to see if they were fake or not, and the boss seems to have given her fake ones, and she returned them to me," the woman alleged, adding that she had filed a police report.
In light of the serious accusation, González decided to publicly share his side of the story. In a video posted from the bakery's official account, the businessman expressed regret over the incident and clarified that he had reviewed the security footage with Andy Vázquez. Both agreed that the customer's behavior didn't align with someone who had been scammed. "The strangest thing is, if she was so sure the bills were hers and that they were swapped for fakes, why didn't she say something then? She left as if nothing happened," Andy remarked in a video on his Facebook page, showing his unwavering support for González.
González admitted that the young cashier made a procedural error by taking the money to the kitchen to show him, instead of verifying it in front of the buyer. "That's why, as soon as the girl leaves, I go out to face the customer and explain that I'm not entirely sure, but I believed the bills were fake," he explained.
So far, González stated he hasn't received any official notice from authorities, although he announced he would voluntarily visit the police station to check if any complaints have been filed against him. His aim is to clarify everything, for the police to visit his shop, review the footage, and see the truth, because he has nothing to hide.
The controversy sparked various reactions on social media, where the comedian's followers are divided. While many defend the integrity of the business and its employees, others criticize how the incident was handled. "I'm a customer of La Suiza, and the workers there are incapable of doing something like that," commented a Hialeah resident.
In contrast, other users pointed out that the handling of the money was incorrect: "You can't take bills out of sight of the person; they are checked in front of them. If it wasn't done that way, she was scammed," an internet user wrote. Some even suggested the customer was trying to discredit the business. "What's most notable is that instead of calling the police, which is what anyone would have done, she tried to defame it publicly," a Camagüey native opined.
As the situation unfolds, Dayron González remains firm in his position and willing to cooperate with authorities. The case is ongoing, but it has already highlighted that, in an age where social media amplifies any complaint, transparency remains the best defense.
Key Questions on Miami Bakery Fraud Allegation
What is the accusation against La Suiza Bakery?
La Suiza Bakery is accused of allegedly returning counterfeit bills to a customer after a purchase.
How did the bakery owner respond to the allegations?
Owner Dayron González publicly shared his side of the story, reviewed security footage, and expressed willingness to cooperate with authorities to clarify the situation.
What role did social media play in this controversy?
Social media, particularly a TikTok video, amplified the customer's allegations and sparked divided reactions among the public.