Pair of Gainesville real estate agents face state charges for white collar crimes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Two Gainesville real estate agents are being charged by state prosecutors with racketeering among other charges. Daniel Drotos and Michael Ryals work as real estate agents for Colliers International in Gainesville.

“Mr. Ryals and Mr. Drotos have not committed any crimes,” said the pair’s attorney, Ron Kozlowski.

Although, the state attorney’s office is also charging the pair with scheme to defraud, theft of trade secret and offense against intellectual property. Kozlowski said there’s no evidence the agents stole trade secrets as both transitioned jobs from Bosshardt Realty to Colliers International, even after meeting with state attorney officials.

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