A Missouri woman with a history of scams and fraud was arrested on federal charges for attempting to extort money and steal ownership of Elvis Presley’s former home, Graceland, prosecutors revealed. Lisa Jeanine Findley, also known as Lisa Holden, faces charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft in a case unveiled by prosecutors. She will appear in court today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Findley is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent sale of Graceland, a scheme that involved false identities, post office boxes, and phone numbers. Authorities executed a warrant at her home in Kimberling City, leading to her arrest with “at least 15 cops” on the scene, according to sources.
The case gained attention after Naussany Investments, a company with questionable existence, claimed that Lisa Marie Presley owed money in loans after her death. However, a Tennessee judge dismissed the claim, suspecting forgery. Findley’s connections to the scam were uncovered in an investigation by NBC News, revealing a complex web of deception.
A former acquaintance of Findley’s testified before a grand jury about her involvement in a deal concerning Lisa Marie Presley’s property. The investigation is ongoing, and updates are expected.
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Vocabulary List:
- Extort /ɪkˈstɔːrt/ (verb): To obtain money or information through threats or force.
- Fraudulent /ˈfrɔː.dʒə.lənt/ (adjective): Characterized by deception or trickery especially for financial gain.
- Aggravated /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪ.tɪd/ (adjective): Made more serious or severe.
- Forgery /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/ (noun): The action of falsely making or altering a document with the intent to deceive.
- Orchestrating /ˈɔːr.kəs.treɪ.tɪŋ/ (verb): To arrange or direct the elements of a situation to produce a desired effect.
- Deception /dɪˈsep.ʃən/ (noun): The act of misleading or tricking someone.
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