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Man Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud

Stephanie Abbott —  August 5, 2022 — Leave a comment

Theodore Kurz, 72, New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on August 4, 2022 for mortgage fraud.

According to court documents, Kurz obtained mortgages for three properties through the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development.  He then forged mortgage cancellations that he filed with the Orleans Parish Clerk of Court to falsely make it appear that the loans had been satisfied.  Kurz then obtained mortgages through a different lender, falsely claiming that there were no outstanding mortgages or liens on the properties.

Kurz was sentenced to time served, 5 years of supervised release, $751,900 in restitution, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

The Announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for investigating this matter.  The prosecution of this case was handled by Assistant U. S. Attorney G. Dall Kammer, Chief of General Crimes Unit.

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Former State Senator Sentenced For Making False Statement

Stephanie Abbott —  July 14, 2020 — 1 Comment

Wesley T. Bishop, 52, New Orleans, Louisiana was sentenced to four years of probation for making a false statement.

Bishop admitted to knowingly and willfully making a false, material statement to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) in connection with rental property that he owned.

As explained by FBI New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Bryan Vorndran, “Former State Senator Bishop made false statements on HUD paperwork which resulted in Bishop receiving a forgivable $188,000 loan under the “road home” program.”

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Bishop has agreed to pay restitution of $188,000 to the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, which administers the subject Small Rental Property Program on behalf of HUD.  In addition to probation, Bishop has been ordered to pay a $100.00 special assessment fee.

U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser made the announcement.

U.S. Attorney Strasser praised the work and tireless efforts of the HUD Office of Inspector General and the FBI in investigating, and of Assistant United States Attorney Andre J. Lagarde in prosecuting this matter.

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Guilty Plea in Mortgage Fraud Case

Stephanie Abbott —  September 16, 2019 — Leave a comment

Theodore Kurz, 70, New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty on September 12, 2019 to mortgage fraud.

According to court documents, Kurz obtained mortgages for three properties through the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development.  He then forged mortgage cancellations that he filed with the Orleans Parish Clerk of Court to falsely make it appear that the loans had been satisfied.  Kurz then obtained mortgages through a different lender, falsely claiming that there were no outstanding mortgages or liens on the properties.

Kurz faces 30 years of imprisonment, 5 years of supervised release and a $1,000,000 fine. Sentencing has been set for December 12, 2019.

The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser.

U.S. Attorney Strasser praised the work of the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in investigating this matter.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U. S. Attorney G. Dall Kammer, Supervisor of General Crimes.

 

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Real Estate Developer Sent to Prison for Fraud

Allison Tussey —  March 19, 2015 — Leave a comment

Timothy Monahan, 36, San Diego, California, a real estate developer, was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to committing wire fraud.

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Developer Sentenced for Lying to Obtain Financing

Allison Tussey —  December 23, 2013 — Leave a comment

Matthew Scott Bernard, 44, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James J. Brady to serve 41 months in federal prison for his role in a fraudulent scheme to secure financing.

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2 Sentenced for Loan Fraud in Excess of $2M

Allison Tussey —  April 8, 2013 — Leave a comment

Reginald R. Harper, 59, Hammond, Louisiana, and Troy A. Fouquet, 45, Covington, Louisiana, were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

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New Orleans Man Sentenced for Role in Mortgage Flipping Scam

admin —  June 15, 2009 — 1 Comment

Calvin Davis, 48, New Orleans, Louisiana, has been sentenced by the Honorable Martin L.C. Feldman to forty (40) months imprisonment pursuant to his plea of guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, Making False Statements to Obtain HUD Insurance and Making False Statements In Income Tax Returns, announced U. S. Attorney Jim Letten.  As Continue Reading...

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Broker Sentenced for Fraudulent Applications

admin —  April 23, 2009 — Leave a comment

Lorraine Miller, 45, New Orleans, has been sentenced in federal court by U. S. District Judge Ivan Lemelle to three (3) months incarceration and nine (9) months home confinement for falsifying loan applications for properties located in the New Orleans, Louisiana area.  In addition to the term of imprisonment, Judge Lemelle ordered that Continue Reading...

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