Key West City Official Indicted on Seven Counts of Official Misconduct Related to Falsified Building Permit Records

KEY WEST, FL – Monroe County State Attorney Dennis Ward announced today that a Monroe County Grand Jury has indicted Rajindhar Michael Ramsingh, 56, of Key West, Florida, on seven felony counts of Official Misconduct under Florida Statute 838.022(1)(a) & (b).

According to the indictment, Ramsingh—identified as a public servant—knowingly and intentionally falsified, concealed, covered up, or altered multiple official building permit records across a range of properties in the City of Key West. The offenses, committed between 2021 and 2024, are alleged to have benefited Ramsingh personally, Strykker-Avery Homes LLC, and several property owners, including himself.

The charges are as follows:

·        Count 1: Related to falsified permit records for 98 Golf Club Drive (Permit #BLD2021-1543)

·        Count 2: Related to falsified permit records for 1309 United Street (Permit #BLD2021-3116)

·        Count 3: Related to falsified permit records for 1020 White Street (Permit #BLD2023-0619)

·        Count 4: Related to falsified permit records for 3528 Eagle Avenue (Permit #BLD2022-1173)

·        Count 5: Related to falsified permit records for 534 Duval Street (Permit #BLD2023-3375)

·        Count 6: Related to falsified permit records for 1101 Simonton Street (Permit #BLD2022-2247)

·        Count 7: Related to falsified permit records for Ramsingh’s own residence at 2827 Harris Avenue (Permit #BLD2021-1399)

The allegations include conduct that caused unlawful harm to the City of Key West and/or resulted in personal or financial gain.

A Capias was issued for Ramsingh’s arrest, with bond set at $25,000 per count by Judge Mark Wilson, totaling $175,000.

“This case reflects the serious consequences of abusing a public position for personal or financial gain,” said State Attorney Dennis Ward. “Our office will continue to hold government officials accountable when they violate the public’s trust and manipulate the systems they are sworn to uphold. I want to extend special thanks to the FBI for their support, hard work, and collaboration with our investigators—along with our dedicated staff—whose professionalism and persistence were instrumental in bringing this case forward.”

Chief Assistant State Attorney Joseph Mansfield added, “This indictment is the result of a meticulous investigation into systemic deception and the falsification of government records. Our message is clear: no one is above the law, especially those who hold positions of public responsibility. We are incredibly grateful to the FBI for their steadfast support, and I also want to personally commend our investigative team and the State Attorney’s Office staff, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to uncover the full scope of this misconduct.”

The Monroe County State Attorney’s Office thanks all agencies and personnel involved for their exceptional commitment to justice throughout this case.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.