Nevada Woman Indicted for Deadly Romance Scam Targeting Seniors

Aurora Phelps allegedly drugged and robbed victims she met online, with charges including kidnapping resulting in death and fraud.

Aurora Phelps, 43, is accused of orchestrating a cross-border romance scam targeting older men, resulting in financial theft and at least one death.
The alleged scheme involved drugging victims to access their financial accounts, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars, and attempting to liquidate millions in stocks.
Phelps is charged with 21 counts, including wire fraud, identity theft, and kidnapping resulting in death, and faces life in prison if convicted.
Three deaths have been linked to the scam, with one victim found dead in a Mexico City hotel and another left in a coma after being drugged.
Phelps is currently in custody in Mexico awaiting extradition to the U.S., and the FBI has launched a public appeal for more potential victims or information.