In the aftermath of a convoluted series of schemes, Alexander Leszczynski, 25, found himself handed the second part of his punishment on Wednesday, receiving a 17-year and six-month federal prison sentence for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against two of his fraud victims.
This sentence follows closely on the heels of his earlier punishment, also 17 years and six months, in connection to a related fraud case.
Leszczynski's intricate web of deceit involved utilizing fake charities, such as "Love & Bliss," to fraudulently obtain approximately $195,910 in COVID-19 relief funds and engaging in a check-kiting scheme depositing $2.7 million of worthless checks into the Love & Bliss business account.
Despite attempts to launder the ill-gotten money through multiple accounts, Leszczynski's efforts to evade authorities were thwarted when, on January 11, 2022, he wired $337,000 in a failed attempt to purchase gold, leading to a government seizure of the funds.
Notably, he tried to manipulate the situation by presenting a forged Presidential Pardon signed by former President Donald J. Trump, a futile effort given Trump's absence from the presidency for about a year.
The murder-for-hire plot unfolded in the context of a fraudulent warranty deed scheme where Leszczynski sought control over 10 properties nationwide, including a residence in Redington Shores, Florida. Faced with legal challenges, he resorted to harassment, targeting homeowners and their attorneys through letters, emails, and faxes.
Subsequently charged on April 22 in connection to deed fraud and other crimes, Leszczynski, while incarcerated, attempted to hire someone to kill the homeowners. Asserting he had $45,000 concealed at home for the purpose, he believed that the charges against him would be dropped if the victims perished, allowing him to claim the property.
A confidential informant facilitated contact with a supposed hitman, who was, in reality, an undercover agent. During phone conversations, Leszczynski provided detailed information about the victims, negotiated a $30,000 fee under the guise of college tuition money, and consistently expressed his desire for the homeowners' demise.
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