A couple of entrepreneurs reported an alleged fraud involving 185,000 pesos against a man who presents himself as a master barista and supplier of coffee shop equipment. The affected individuals claim that, after taking a training course in Durango, they purchased a complete machinery package to open their business in Michoacán, but they never received the equipment.
Durango Residents Allegedly Scammed by Coffee Businessman from Torreón
Abraham Misael Núñez Sánchez and Evelyn Samudio Suárez stated that they met Miguel Ángel during an in-person course held at the Xilitla training center and coffee shop, located in Cerro de los Remedios.
They explained that the course cost 1,600 pesos per person, and after completing it, the instructor offered to sell them machinery and supplies to open their own coffee shop.
“We decided to buy a package from him to start our business.”
— Abraham Misael Núñez Sánchez, alleged fraud victim
The package had a cost of 185,000 pesos, an amount that was paid through three deposits: 80,000, 85,000, and 20,000 pesos.
According to their account, they maintained constant communication for several months with Miguel Ángel and with a woman who introduced herself as his secretary, Erika Reyes, whom they later learned was his wife.
During that time, they said they received advice regarding the business layout and even designed the location specifically to install the machinery they were supposed to receive.
The coffee shop was prepared in Maravatío, Michoacán, where they made a total investment of nearly 600,000 pesos, including electrical modifications and the preparation of the property.
The couple explained that they had both worked for several years as engineers at different companies in the United States in order to save the capital they planned to use to permanently establish themselves in Mexico.
They recalled that they took the course in 2024 and, at the end of November of that same year, decided to purchase the equipment package.
They stated that while they were still in the United States, the supplier asked them to wait before shipping the machinery, arguing that the 30-day warranty would begin once the equipment was delivered and that it would be better to receive it when the location was completely ready.
However, when they returned to Mexico and requested that the shipment be finalized, they stopped receiving responses.
“Since June 11 of this year, he has not answered us at all.”
— Abraham Misael Núñez Sánchez, alleged fraud victim
The complainants said that they initially did not suspect possible fraud because the alleged supplier continued teaching courses and promoting his activities on social media. They even stated that several coffee shops in Durango did receive machinery purchased from him.
Because of this, they believe the alleged responsible party selectively chose certain people with whom to fail to complete deliveries.
After making their situation public on social media, they said they began receiving messages from people who claimed to have experienced similar situations in states such as Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Sonora, and Coahuila.
So far, they stated that around 10 people have contacted them to report similar alleged cases.
They also explained that during their investigation they discovered that Miguel Ángel claimed to be a partner or owner of several coffee roasting companies; however, when they contacted one of them, identified as Robal, they were informed that there was no commercial relationship with him.
The affected individuals reported that they have already filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Durango and that they are seeking coordination with another victim in Chihuahua, whose case, according to them, has progressed further and also involves an economic loss of nearly 100,000 pesos.
The contracted package included an espresso machine, grinder, ice machine, blenders, convection oven, supplies, and several kilograms of coffee for equipment calibration and cleaning, with the goal of beginning operations immediately.
Despite the situation, the couple stated that they will not abandon their project of opening their coffee shop and that they will continue the legal process in an attempt to recover the money they invested.
Finally, they called on other entrepreneurs in the coffee sector to carefully verify suppliers before purchasing machinery and asked more people to report if they have faced similar situations, in order to prevent other businesses from being affected.
Woman from Torreón Joins Complaints Against Businessman
As part of the complaints that began spreading on social media, a woman from Torreón, Coahuila, identified as Kamila Alcalá, claimed to have experienced a similar situation after purchasing coffee shop equipment.
Through a post, she stated that in February of this year she made a payment of approximately 67,000 pesos for equipment and products that, according to her, were never delivered.
She explained that for several months she received delivery promises, new dates, and various excuses, without receiving the merchandise or a refund of her money.
Kamila Alcalá stated that she has already begun legal actions and is gathering conversations, transfer receipts, and other evidence to support her complaint.
She also called on other people who may have experienced a similar situation to contact her and share their cases.
In her publication, she also warned entrepreneurs to take extreme precautions before making large payments without sufficient guarantees and expressed her dissatisfaction because, according to her, the alleged responsible party continues offering courses and selling coffee shop equipment despite the accusations against him.
Source: oem
