Naples farm operation sues former exec, alleges he stole $12.5M

Oakes Farms contends Steven A. Veneziano Jr. went to bought a Lamborghini, among other purchases, off ill-gotten gains. Veneziano also faces prison for his role in a $5 million Covid fraud case.

By Louis Llovio
| 3:55 p.m. November 11, 2025
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Alfie Oakes

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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

The owner of a Southwest Florida farming operation has filed a lawsuit against a former high-level executive who faces decades in federal prison after pleading guilty to two felony counts earlier this year.

Naples-based Oakes Farm is suing former vice president Steven A. Veneziano Jr. and two LLCs he operates. Oakes Farm alleges Veneziano stole $12.5 million in funds, equipment and assets.

The lawsuit, filed Oct. 31 in Collier County, says Veneziano “engaged in various schemes” to fund his high-dollar gambling, regular trips to Las Vegas, a multimillion-dollar house and the purchase of a Lamborghini.