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Detroit Homeowners Targeted in $6.4M Scheme | Detroit News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Summary
In a shocking Detroit scandal, two longtime public servants—Zina Thomas, 62, and Jontae Jackson, 45—were sentenced to prison for orchestrating a $6.4 million property fraud scheme targeting struggling homeowners. Thomas, a former housing program director and real estate agent, allegedly bribed Jackson, a Wayne County Treasurer’s Office employee, to remove properties from tax foreclosure lists using forged quitclaim deeds. The duo then secretly transferred homes to unsuspecting buyers, leaving original owners in the dark. Both pleaded guilty in November 2025 and received prison terms of 7.5 and 5.5 years respectively—sending a stark warning that exploiting vulnerable homeowners won’t be tolerated. 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/a6989a8674c75fd2