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Ex-Illinois Bank President Admits to Real Estate Fraud Schemes

Ex-Illinois Bank President Admits to Real Estate Fraud Schemes

by Phil Hall | Jun 21, 2024 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The former president of an Illinois bank has acknowledged his involvement in a scheme to falsify bank records to enable real estate loans. Steven Cook pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Benton to three felony counts of aiding and abetting the making of a false...

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