A Missouri woman has been charged with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft after allegedly attempting to fraudulently seize control of Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate.
Federal prosecutors arrested Lisa Jeanine Findley, who reportedly claimed that Lisa Marie Presley had put Graceland up as collateral for a $3.8 million loan, which she supposedly failed to repay before her death. The scam was discovered before the property could be auctioned off, thanks to a judge who intervened.
The claim was initially brought by Naussany Investments and Private Lending, which alleged that Lisa Marie had secured the loan with Graceland. However, Riley Keough, Elvis’ granddaughter, challenged the legitimacy of the documents, exposing the fraudulent nature of the claim. The Department of Justice announced Findley’s arrest, and the FBI is now involved in a criminal investigation.
An official associated with Graceland hinted at the possibility of a larger conspiracy, saying, “We do not believe this is the mastermind behind the scam.” The investigation is ongoing, with federal authorities suspecting that more individuals could be involved.
Findley is expected to appear in federal court and could face significant prison time — up to 20 years for mail fraud and a mandatory minimum of 2 years for identity theft.
