“Best Contractors USA” Owner Allegedly Builds $63K Fraud Case Instead of Homes

by Ryan Yousefi May 22, 2026

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Adelmo Luiz Fernandes {BSO}

Margate Police arrested the wanted owner of “Best Contractors USA” on a Broward warrant tied to an alleged $63,000 construction fraud and grand theft case.

According to a Margate Police Department arrest report, Adelmo Luiz Fernandes, 68, of Fort Myers, was taken into custody on May 14 after an officer conducted a traffic stop near Southgate Boulevard and State Road 7. Investigators said the officer discovered Fernandes had an active Broward County felony warrant for second-degree grand theft.

According to a probable cause affidavit, the case stems from a January 2023 construction contract in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators allege that Fernandes and another man falsely represented themselves as licensed contractors for a company, unironically named Best Contractor Company USA, and persuaded a victim to sign a $125,500 construction agreement for work on two properties.

Authorities said the victim ultimately paid $63,640.13 through Zelle and other methods between January and September 2023. Records state construction work began but was not completed, failed inspections, and did not meet required building standards.

Investigators also allege no construction work was ever started at one of the properties despite payment being made.

The victim filed a complaint with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, according to the affidavit.

Fernandes was booked into the Broward Main Jail.

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Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiples outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.