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Three Charged After $1.5M Fraud Scheme Targeting Texas Seniors

Authorities uncovered shell companies using fake e-signatures to bind older adults to long-term loans during a six-month probe

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Overview

  • Christian Bolding, 31; Eric Ell, 23; and Prakash Krishnaraj, 58, were arrested July 22 and face felony counts of financial abuse of the elderly and false statements to obtain credit
  • Investigators say the suspects operated under Precision Home Pros and Krishnaraj Construction to approach seniors in stores with promises of reduced utility and cable bills
  • Police allege the trio used electronic signature platforms to forge victims’ signatures on loans ranging from $13,000 to $32,500 without their knowledge
  • More than 75 older Texans have been identified as victims, with total losses estimated at $1.5 million and 20-year repayment obligations
  • The McKinney Police Department is collaborating with statewide partners to uncover additional victims and determine the full scope of the scheme