Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Houston DA Indicts 8 In Alleged Scam Involving 300 Homes Worth Over $40 Million

The Harris County District Attorney's Office has announced the indictment of eight Houston-area individuals in connection with alleged mortgage fraud that entangled 300 homes worth more than $40 million.

An article in the Houston Chronicle, reported at chron.com, reports that, according to authorities, "[n]ot all of the individuals indicted on felony theft charges worked together, but one common escrow agent was involved in all the transactions."

To read more, see:

Eight indicted in mortgage cases
(Officials say inflating loan amounts one aspect of schemes)
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