Bobbi Vargas, a wellness influencer, is accused of embezzling over $2.3 million from real estate moguls Grant and Elena Cardone over a three-year period. Arrested after an extensive investigation, Vargas allegedly used their credit cards for extravagant purchases totaling nearly $450,000, maintaining a lavish lifestyle while promoting her wellness brand. With over 200,000 Instagram followers, Vargas's fraudulent activities included using a shell company to launder funds and repaying a friend with counterfeit money. The case highlights the troubling intersection of finance and social media influencer culture.
Bobbi Vargas, 46, was arrested after allegedly stealing over $2.3 million from real estate investors, using the funds for luxury goods and her business.
Court documents revealed Vargas's scheme included 7,400 online purchases, funded through credit cards belonging to finance gurus Grant and Elena Cardone.
The police noted that Vargas used a front company to launder the stolen money, highlighting a pattern of fraudulent financial transactions.
A third victim reported that Vargas attempted to repay a loan with fake currency, leading to further investigation into her alleged fraudulent schemes.
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