Disbarred attorney sentenced for role in Queens deed-theft ring

"Deed theft schemes target vulnerable communities and steal families' most valuable assets. Anyekache Hercules used her knowledge of the law to scam and steal from those in her community rather than protect them."

"This crime often targets vulnerable homeowners, such as elderly individuals or those who own distressed or vacant properties. Criminals use forged documents, fraudulent signatures, and identity theft to claim ownership of a property and then sell it for profit."

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