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Elderly Man’s Millions Stolen in Fraud Case | Birmingham News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
Six hundred fifty-nine thousand dollars — possibly more — was stolen from an elderly Mobile County man in a brazen financial exploitation scheme, leading to multiple arrests. His daughter’s alarm in November 2025 sparked a deep investigation that uncovered forged documents, stolen identities, and a trail of theft. Authorities seized phones, laptops, and damning records from a Satsuma home. Three suspects — Melissa Lynn Hobden, Michael Lewis, and Nora Powe Hobden — now face serious charges including financial exploitation, theft, and identity fraud. Sheriff Paul Burch called it a heartbreaking betrayal of trust, and warned more charges may still come as the probe continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/12f58822aa482509