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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively seeking Mary Carole McDonnell, a 75-year-old woman who has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list. McDonnell is accused of orchestrating a sophisticated financial scheme that resulted in the loss of nearly $30 million from various banks and financial institutions. According to federal charges, she is facing accusations of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Investigators allege that McDonnell falsely claimed to be an heir to the McDonnell Aircraft family, asserting that she had access to a secret $80 million trust fund. This deception was used to secure approximately $14.7 million from Banc of California between July 2017 and May 2018. Additional alleged losses to other financial institutions exceed $15 million. The scheme is connected to incidents in Los Angeles and Orange counties, California, where a federal arrest warrant was issued in December 2018. While McDonnell has ties to Los Angeles and Montgomery, Alabama, the FBI believes she may currently be located in Dubai. To assist in the apprehension of the suspect, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to her arrest and conviction. McDonnell is also known by several aliases, including Mary Carole Carroll, Mary Carol McDonnell, Mary Carroll McDonnell, Mary C. Carroll, and Mary Carroll McDonald. The public is urged to contact the FBI, the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov if they have any information regarding her whereabouts.
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