Wayne County investigators have been working hard, exposing a massive mortgage fraud scam.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy, Wayne County Register of Deeds, Bernard J. Youngblood, Wayne County Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon, Federal Housing Finance Agency Deputy Inspector General, Michael Stephens and FBI Special Agent in Charge, Robert D. Foley, III, are charging Samer Salami in a real estate fraud scheme.
This is the first time in history a state prosecution of this magnitude and nature has taken place. Salami is accused of defrauding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of 448 thousand dollars.
Investigators say he was a broker for both Mae and Mac from 2007 to 2010 and is a real estate broker for Villa Reality and also owns a company called trademark Assets. Salami was supposed to get the highest offers and forward those to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The prosecutor alleges he was conducting a criminal enterprise where he would list the property without saying it was Mae or Mac property. Prosecutors says once he got the offer from the buyer, he would allegedly place an offer for less than the buyer offered. He is accused of then pocketing the difference.
The investigation alleges he would get double commission. Salami is being arraigned at 1 p.m. at 17th district court in Redford.
Seven counts are being filed from Fannie Mae and another five from Freddie Mac. Charges include running a criminal enterprise and embezzlement. 160 years of jail time: maximum penalty.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:31:10 GMT
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:18:28 GMT
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:43:15 GMT
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in Manhattan.
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in Manhattan. The protesters said Thursday they want Wendy's to sign an agreement to safeguard working conditions for Florida tomato pickers.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:55:29 GMT
A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:07:03 GMT
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police.
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police. The incident Monday night involved two men, who police say, had met at the Bowery Mission and went out drinking together in the East Village. Roman Gornell, 39, was arrested on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:21 GMT
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z." Pitt stunned the crowd at the Clearview Cinemas when he walked in just before the start of the special screening.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:23:09 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
