A 73-year-old woman from Michigan is now a fugitive after allegedly orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that scammed nearly $30 million from banks and financial institutions in California. According to the FBI, the suspect, Mary Carole McDonnell, may currently be hiding in Dubai as investigators work to track her down.
According to People, McDonnell is wanted for a series of fraudulent acts committed across Los Angeles County and Orange County between July 2017 and May 2018. During that period, she allegedly posed as an heir to the “McDonnell Aircraft Family,” claiming she had access to a secret $80 million trust. Investigators say this story was entirely fabricated and used to gain credibility with lenders.
