A 28-year-old Cuban national was taken into custody on Monday in southwest Miami-Dade, accused of taking photos and recording video of a Walmart employee inside a bathroom stall, as reported by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
The suspect, identified as Oscar Chamizo Martin, was caught around 12:15 p.m. at the store located at 14325 SW 268th St., in the Homestead area. He allegedly extended an orange-cased iPhone over the stall occupied by the victim.
The Walmart employee noticed the device and, upon exiting the bathroom, confronted Chamizo Martin, who was the only individual present in that section at the time.
Security cameras inside the Walmart recorded the employee leaving the restroom visibly distressed while calling for his manager.
After the incident, Chamizo Martin left the store, but a sheriff's deputy contacted his employer and convinced him to return.
Back at Walmart, the suspect denied taking any images, claiming someone else was responsible. However, he was found with an orange-cased iPhone that matched the victim's description exactly.
Confronted with this evidence, he was arrested and taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK), one of the main jail facilities in the county.
As of Tuesday, Chamizo Martin remained detained with a $2,500 bond for the charge of digital voyeurism and also faced an immigration hold that could lead to deportation proceedings.
In Florida, digital voyeurism is classified under statute 810.145, which prohibits the use of imaging devices to secretly record individuals in spaces where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, like bathrooms or dressing rooms.
For individuals over 19, the offense is considered a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
This is not the first time Cuban nationals in Miami have faced serious criminal charges related to such behavior, amidst intensified cooperation between county authorities and federal immigration agencies.
Florida has seen a series of voyeurism arrests in Walmart stores throughout 2025 and 2026 across various counties, including a recent case in Ocala just two days prior, where another man was apprehended for allegedly secretly recording minors in a similar setting.
The immigration hold on Chamizo Martin indicates that immigration authorities have been notified of his arrest, which may result in additional consequences beyond the ongoing criminal proceedings.
Understanding Digital Voyeurism and Legal Implications in Florida
What is digital voyeurism in Florida?
Digital voyeurism in Florida is defined under statute 810.145. It involves the secret recording or photographing of individuals in private spaces, like bathrooms or dressing rooms, where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.
What are the potential penalties for digital voyeurism in Florida?
For individuals over the age of 19, digital voyeurism is considered a third-degree felony and can result in a prison sentence of up to five years.
How does an immigration hold affect a suspect in custody?
An immigration hold indicates that immigration authorities have been informed of a suspect's arrest, potentially leading to deportation proceedings separate from the criminal charges.