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Yes there is a statute of limitations, but it may not apply to the facts of your case, none of which we know. The best way to settle a criminal case is to hire an attorney in the area where the case is pending.

To begin prosecution contact the police.   Being a scam artists it is unlikely he has any collectible assets. No attorney will take the case on a contingency basis.

The most sure way of fixing the problem of leaving the state of Florida while on probation -- and failing to comply with terms of your probation, is to return to Florida and turn yourself in to the Sheriff's Office in the county where you were on probation.  There is no way to predict the outcome.  It could range from having your probation reinstated (although that is highly unlikely) to serving a jail or prison sentence (if the conviction was for a felony -- which seems likely since you stated you were placed on two years of probation). The outcome could depend a lot on which jurisdiction (area) of Florida you were on probation.  I recommend you consult with an attorney in that particular area.  Judges in some areas of Florida may be willing to let your attorney set your case for court before you surrender.  An attorney in the area where you were on probation would be the most likely to know that.  However, even if an attorney can get your case set on a judge's docket before you turn yourself in -- you, nonetheless, could be arrested when you appear for court.  So you should be prepared to go to jail either way.   If there is an outstanding warrant or capias for your arrest, you could be arrested and extradited to Florida (assuming the warrant or capias is not for "Florida only").  That could be a long process -- taking days to be returned and you would be charged with reimbursing the system for the costs/expenses of your extradition.  Also, I usually find the state is more willing to negotiate a better plea bargain for someone who has surrendered rather than waiting to be arrested and extradited.