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Joel Greenberg
Former Seminole County Tax Collector
Convicted Sex Trafficker, Matt Gaetz Associate
Overview
Joel Greenberg is a former Seminole County, Florida Tax Collector who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a minor, identity theft, wire fraud, and other charges. He was a close associate of Representative Matt Gaetz and allegedly paid underage girls for sex using apps like Venmo and Cash App. Greenberg cooperated extensively with federal investigators.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Sex trafficking of a minor
Paid underage girl for sex
Created fake IDs to facilitate crimes
Stalked a political opponent
Wire fraud and identity theft
Bribery of public officials
Implicated Matt Gaetz in cooperation with prosecutors
Used government resources for personal schemes
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
5 documented violations
18 U.S.C. § 1591Sex trafficking of a child(Human Trafficking)
Identity TheftCreating fraudulent identification documents(Fraud)
Wire FraudFinancial fraud schemes(Financial Crimes)
StalkingStalking political opponent(Harassment)
BriberyBribery of public official(Corruption)
Known Associates & Connections
Matt Gaetz
Close friend, alleged accomplice in paying for sex with minor, political ally
Roger Stone
Political associate
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- 1984
- Birthplace
- Florida, USA
Education
- •University of Central Florida
Key Timeline
2016
Elected Seminole County Tax Collector
2017-2020
Period of alleged crimes while in office
2020
June: Arrested on federal charges
2020
August: Additional charges filed
2021
May: Pleads guilty to six federal charges
2022
Cooperates with Gaetz investigation
2023
Sentencing delayed multiple times due to cooperation