Florida Home Depot manager arrested for allegedly dishing out $4M in 'unauthorized' discounts
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Mauricio Jimenez, a Florida Home Depot manager, was arrested on felony charges for allegedly giving $4.3 million in unauthorized discounts to repeat clients to boost sales and earn higher bonuses.
- Jimenez reportedly slashed prices on at least 4,500 transactions totaling $55 million across multiple stores between December 2023 and April 2026.
- The fraudulent discounts caused over $4 million in losses for Home Depot, while Jimenez’s inflated sales figures resulted in larger bonuses.
- Home Depot’s internal investigation began after noticing unusual high-value markdown orders linked to Jimenez, who abused his access to adjust prices for bulk orders from core clients.
- Jimenez was released on a $15,000 bond with an order to stay away from Home Depot; his lawyer denied any kickbacks or personal benefits from the scheme.
