WWII veteran victim of fraud scheme by alleged 'Christian' company

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A 92-year-old World War II veteran was scammed out of more than $300,000 in a shocking fraud scheme orchestrated by a group posing as a Christian investment company.

Five men were arrested in connection with a scheme to defraud a 92-year-old World War II veteran of more than $300,000 in retirement funds, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced.The suspects, identified as Lenel Hopkins, 52; Antoinette Monique Hopkins, 42; Alichia Webster, 60; Neil John Halvorson, 65; and Victor Evans Jr., 70, were arrested in Alabama and Florida but are set to appear before a judge in Houston for their arraignments.

SUGGESTED: Boeing faces charges for violating settlement post 737 Max crashesOne victim, a 92-year-old WWII veteran, was persuaded to invest $300,000 with the promise of a $13 million return. The funds were allegedly intended for building a vocational school and buying 100 homes. However, the indictment alleges that Evans used the victim's money to draw a salary instead.

 

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