# Elderly Man’s Millions Stolen in Fraud Case | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-18T11:34:01+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/12f58822aa482509

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