Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged Seth Bloom of Sarasota in connection with a multi-county construction fraud scheme that defrauded at least 13 victims across seven Florida counties, resulting in more than $3 million in losses.
Bloom was arrested on June 25, 2025. During the execution of a search warrant at the time of his arrest, investigators discovered 64 firearms—14 handguns and 50 rifles and long guns—as well as more than 10,421 rounds of ammunition. Bloom is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
The investigation was conducted by the Sarasota Police Department, the Office of Statewide Prosecution, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In addition to weapons, investigators recovered computers, business records, and other evidence linked to the alleged fraud.
Bloom faces multiple felony charges, including:
- Scheme to Defraud
- Misuse of Construction Funds
- Grand Theft
- Wire Fraud
- Forgery
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Possession of Ammunition by a Convicted Felon
Bloom is currently being held at the Sarasota County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who believes they may have been defrauded by Seth Bloom is urged to contact the Sarasota Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (941) 263-6070.