A bikini model busted with her boyfriend for racking up $2 million in fraudulent charges took a plea deal Tuesday and blamed her brush with the law on a bad romance.
Patricia Perez-Gonzalez, 26, said that she’d broken it off with Alberto Companioni, 31, and that she “absolutely regretted their fling.”
The two were charged with opening more than 40 American Express Platinum cards using their victims’ stolen personal information to bankroll lavish trips to California and New York and luxury shopping sprees.
The dental hygiene student copped to one count of fourth-degree grand larceny Tuesday in Manhattan Supreme Court in exchange for no jail time.
Her lawyer, John Pappalardo, acknowledged that her criminal record could get her thrown out of the country.
As the blond stunner left court in a black ensemble she said she was happy to put the case behind her.
Her ex didn’t got off as easy. He pleaded guilty to grand larceny and identity theft Monday and was promised 2 to 6 years when he’s sentenced later this month.
He also has to forfeit items, including a Rolex, cash, bicycles and electronics, officials said.
Perez-Gonzalez flaunted the couples’ extravagant lifestyle on her Twitter feed.
The lovers dined at pricey restaurants like Bagatelle and blew tens of thousands at Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Burberry, according to court papers.
The curvy blond’s courtroom attire was a far cry from the tiny bikinis and minidresses she showcased on social media.
She frequently submitted scantily clad pics of herself to Maxim magazine’s Twitter feed #HotPicAtNoon!