A 37 YEAR-OLD WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF SWINDLING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FROM 2 HOMEOWNERS. BLANCA MACIEL SANCHEZ IS BELIEVED TO HAVE TOLD THE HOMEOWNERS THAT SHE WAS A REALTOR AND MORTGAGE BROKER, AND THAT SHE COULD HELP THEM MODIFY THEIR MORTGAGE. SHE FACES CHARGES OF MORTGAGE FRAUD, EMBEZZLEMENT, FORGERY, AND GRAND THEFT.
ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS CRIME, OR WHO MAY HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED BY SANCHEZ, IS ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE SALINAS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
