United States Attorney A. Brian Albritton has announced the results of a nine-month-long Mortgage Fraud Surge investigation that has resulted in charges against more than 100 defendants and involves allegations concerning more than $400 million in loans procured by fraud and more than 700 properties. U.S. Attorney Albritton is holding events throughout the district to highlight the announcement. There are currently mortgage fraud-related charges pending against approximately 500 defendants in federal mortgage fraud cases around the nation.Read more