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The FBI has added 75-year-old Mary Carole McDonnell to its Most Wanted list, alleging that she orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme in which she posed as an heiress to the McDonnell Aircraft family. McDonnell, a former chief executive officer of Bellum Entertainment, LLC, a Burbank-based production company known for true-crime television programs, is accused of fabricating a narrative involving an $80 million secret trust to deceive financial institutions. According to the FBI, the alleged scheme began in July 2017 and concluded in May 2018. During this period, McDonnell is accused of obtaining $14.7 million from Banc of California and an additional $15 million from other financial institutions, totaling more than $14 million in stolen funds. A federal arrest warrant was issued for McDonnell on December 12, 2018, and she currently faces charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. McDonnell is described as being 5-foot-7 inches tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes, and a scar on her right knee. Investigators note that she has used numerous aliases, including Mary Carole Carroll, Mary Carol McDonnell, Mary Carroll McDonnell, Mary C. Carroll, and Mary Carroll McDonald. While McDonnell is believed to be currently located in Dubai, she maintains ties to Los Angeles, California, and Montgomery, Alabama. The FBI is urging anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact their local FBI office or a U.S. embassy or consulate. Authorities continue to seek her apprehension as she remains at large.
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