The Graceland Scam: A Complex Web of Fraud and Forgery
In May 2023, the world was shocked by a brazen attempt to swindle the Graceland estate from Elvis Presley’s family. A company named Naussany Investments filed documents claiming that Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s only child, owed millions of dollars in unpaid loans. Naussany Investments attempted to force a foreclosure sale of Graceland to collect the alleged debt.
However, a judge quickly dismissed the case, finding that Naussany Investments’ documents had likely been forged. Following the foiled attempt, someone claiming to represent the scammers emailed media outlets, including NBC News, saying a ring of Nigerian identity thieves were responsible for the scheme.
The FBI has repeatedly declined to comment on the case, but it has been revealed that a federal grand jury is now investigating the scam. Several witnesses have been subpoenaed to testify, including Rasheed Jeremy Carballo, a former acquaintance of Lisa Holden, a woman with a long history of scams and fraud.
Carballo and Kimberly Philbrick, who said her name had been forged as a notary on the Naussany documents, both testified before the grand jury on Tuesday. Philbrick later told reporters that Holden’s name came up during questioning.
As the investigation continues, more details are emerging about the complex web of fraud and forgery surrounding the Graceland scam. Here are some of the key aspects to consider:
The Role of Lisa Holden
Lisa Holden is a Branson, Missouri, woman with a long history of scams and fraud. She has served time in both state and federal prisons for check forgery, fraud, and other crimes. Holden has also been linked to several other fraudulent schemes, including a recent attempt to swindle a wealthy widow out of her fortune.
It is not yet clear what Holden’s role in the Graceland scam was. However, investigators believe that she may have been involved in forging the documents that Naussany Investments used to try to seize the property.
The Forged Documents
The documents that Naussany Investments used to try to seize Graceland were full of forged signatures and other fraudulent information. These documents appear to have been created by someone with a high level of expertise in forgery.
The FBI is currently working to determine who created the forged documents. Investigators are also looking into the possibility that the documents were created using stolen or compromised identities.
The Nigerian Identity Thieves
Following the failed attempt to seize Graceland, someone claiming to represent the scammers emailed media outlets, including NBC News, saying a ring of Nigerian identity thieves were responsible for the scheme.
It is not clear if this is true. However, it is worth noting that Nigerian identity thieves have been linked to several other scams in recent years. These scammers often use sophisticated methods to steal personal information and create fraudulent documents.
The Graceland scam is a complex and ongoing investigation. As more details emerge, it is likely that we will learn more about the individuals and groups involved in this audacious attempt to steal one of the most iconic properties in the world.
