Marianne Smyth Arrested for Fraud, Awaits Extradition to Northern Ireland

Smyth faces charges for defrauding investors out of over $172,000 while posing as a mortgage advisor in Northern Ireland.

Marianne Smyth, who previously posed as an Irish heiress, has been arrested in Maine and faces extradition to Northern Ireland on multiple fraud charges.
Smyth is accused of defrauding five individuals out of £135,570 ($172,000 USD) by promising to invest their money in non-existent accounts.
Previously convicted of grand theft in California, Smyth had been released early from prison before her recent arrest.
An extradition hearing is set for April 17, with Smyth potentially facing up to 10 years in prison for each charge.
Smyth's fraudulent activities were exposed after she scammed nearly $100,000 from a podcaster, who later helped authorities locate her.