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Maryam Khanum

Florida Real Estate Agent Allegedly Swindled Elderly Couple Out of $1.6 Million in 'Elaborate Scam': 'This is Pure, Pure Evil'

The couple initially hired Valiant to sell their property, after which he presented them with various false offers, including one low offer from his own company. (Credit: Volusia County Sheriff's Office)

A Florida real estate agent has been arrested for charges related to a scam in which an elderly couple lost their properties and savings.

45-year-old Jason Valiant allegedly named himself the healthcare surrogate of an elderly couple from Ormond Beach. He also gave himself power of attorney using forged documents he created while the couple was sick and in hospital.

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