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FBI Adds TV Producer Mary Carole McDonnell to Most Wanted Over Alleged Bank Fraud

Agents say the fugitive posed as an aviation heiress to secure bank loans.

Overview

  • Investigators say she claimed access to an $80 million McDonnell family trust to obtain large credit facilities.
  • Banc of California alleges she forged a Northern Trust executive’s signature and used a notary who validated paperwork improperly.
  • Court filings state she drew about $14.6 million from a Banc of California facility between February and March 2018.
  • Prosecutors say proceeds went to cover Bellum Entertainment payroll and creditors as the company faced wage disputes in 2017.
  • She was indicted in December 2018 on bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, remains a fugitive believed to be in Dubai, and alleged losses across lenders approach $30 million.