A Deal That Looked Too Good to Pass Up
Miami Beach resident Stuart Schikora, 63, faces serious charges after allegedly deceiving a buyer in a Porsche sales scheme that stretched over several months. According to Miami-Dade police economic crimes detectives, Schikora offered the victim a new Porsche Macan GTS, valued at $70,000, for a discounted $57,000. After the victim sent the money, police say the vehicle was never delivered, leading to Schikora’s arrest this week on two felony charges.
A Relationship That Started at a Dealership
Investigators say the scheme traces back to 2019, when Schikora, then working at a Porsche dealership in Los Angeles, first met the victim. In February 2022, he allegedly convinced the victim he could secure a 2022 Porsche Macan GTS below MSRP using an employee discount. The victim paid a $1,500 deposit for a vehicle scheduled for delivery on June 1, 2022.
Additional Payments Add Up to Tens of Thousands
According to the arrest report, Schikora, who claimed to hold a Florida dealer’s license, later requested and received four additional payments totaling $10,500, deposited into his Chase Bank account in Brickell. In August, he allegedly told the victim the vehicle had arrived at PortMiami, prompting the victim to wire a final installment of $40,000.
Months of Emails, No Car
Despite numerous email exchanges between September 2022 and January, police say Schikora never delivered the Porsche or produced any evidence it actually existed. He was arrested at his Ocean Drive condominium around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday on charges of grand theft and running an organized scheme to defraud. Schikora declined to speak with officers following his arrest.
Where the Case Stands
As of Wednesday afternoon, Schikora was being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, with bail set at $12,500. As with any pending criminal case, Schikora is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.