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In Texas, investigators say a husband and wife used forged deeds and fraudulent paperwork to transfer ownership of dozens of properties without the real owners knowing. Authorities believe the scheme affected at least 36 properties worth more than $1.6 million before records reviews and legal action began uncovering the transfers.
Authorities in Texas say a husband and wife are facing criminal charges after investigators uncovered an alleged deed fraud operation that targeted property owners across the Houston area. Prosecutors say the suspects transferred ownership of multiple properties by filing forged deeds, including one case where a homeowner discovered his half-acre lot had been signed over to someone else without his permission. Investigators believe the scheme involved at least 36 properties with a combined value exceeding $1.6 million.
The case gained momentum after a local news investigation raised questions about unusual property transfers. Officials later reviewed county records and discovered additional suspicious deeds tied to the suspects, including transactions involving homes sold using fraudulent documents and fake notary stamps. Civil lawsuits helped restore dozens of properties to their rightful owners, but the investigation eventually led to criminal indictments and arrests as authorities worked to determine the full scope of the fraud.
This story was first posted on ABC 13 Eye Witness News
