Revere Woman Indicted on Wire Fraud After Alleged Brazilian Farmland Scheme

Revere woman indicted on wire fraud after alleged Brazilian farmland scheme

The woman allegedly defrauded the victim, who she was in a romantic relationship with, out of more than $1 million.

An 85-year-old Massachusetts man allegedly sent more than $1 million to a woman he was dating for taxes on farmland she said she would inherit in Brazil; prosecutors say the land and inheritance never existed

An 85-year-old man sent over $1 million to a woman claiming she needed it for taxes and legal fees. Maria Auxiliadora Rezende allegedly fabricated a story concerning inherited farmland in Brazil. Family members noticed unusual transactions and investigated the situation after voicing concerns. Authorities arrested Rezende and she faces a federal indictment for wire fraud.

Revere Woman Indicted in $1M Romance Fraud Case

Maria Auxiliadora Rezende of Revere faces wire fraud charges after allegedly bilking an 85-year-old man of over $1 million in a fake farmland scheme.