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Serial Squatter Sentenced to 20 Years in Texas Fraud Case

Serial Squatter Sentenced to 20 Years in Texas Fraud Case

by Phil Hall | Sep 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A serial squatter who was evicted from rental homes in Colorado and Texas has a new residence – she was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Dallas following a fraud conviction last month. Denver7.com reports Heather Ruybal, aka Heather Schwab, was taken into custody...
Miami Real Estate Developer Sentenced on Money Laundering and Tax Fraud Charges

Miami Real Estate Developer Sentenced on Money Laundering and Tax Fraud Charges

by Phil Hall | Aug 28, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Miami real estate developer was sentenced to 11 years and four months in prison following his guilty plea to money laundering and payroll tax conspiracy charges. Rishi Kapoor was the CEO of Location Ventures, a real estate development company that purported to...
Phony Housing Advocate Sentenced for Role in North Carolina Real Estate Fraud Scheme

Phony Housing Advocate Sentenced for Role in North Carolina Real Estate Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Aug 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A North Carolina woman who presented herself as an advocate for financially struggling homeowners was sentenced to a minimum of 75 months with a maximum of 102 months in prison for her role in a real estate fraud case. A jury found Lisa Roberts-Allen guilty of six...
Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme

Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Aug 14, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Salome Jackson, who gained prominence as Betty Idol on the reality television series “Love & Hip-Hop” and “Cartel Crew,” was arrested for her role in an alleged real estate fraud scheme in Florida. WFTV reports Jackson’s arrest followed an 11-month investigation...
Former NYC Developer Joshua Schuster Sentenced for Defrauding Investors

Former NYC Developer Joshua Schuster Sentenced for Defrauding Investors

by Phil Hall | Aug 12, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Joshua Schuster, a former New York City real estate developer, was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud investors in large real estate development projects. According to the charges brought against him, between 2018 and 2022 Schuster...
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