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RHOSLC's Monica Garcia Reveals Jen Shah's Scheme and Secret Service Involvement
entertainment2 years ago

RHOSLC's Monica Garcia Reveals Jen Shah's Scheme and Secret Service Involvement

"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Monica Garcia claims that former cast member Jen Shah informed her about her telemarketing scheme and asked her to join before Shah's arrest in March 2021. Garcia revealed during an interview that Shah had confided in her about the scam, which primarily targeted the elderly, while she was working as Shah's assistant. Garcia declined the offer and reached out to her friend in the Secret Service. Shah is currently serving a five-and-a-half-year sentence after pleading guilty to defrauding thousands of people.

Jen Shah's Unpaid Legal Fees Reach $124,000, Claims Lawyer.
crime2 years ago

Jen Shah's Unpaid Legal Fees Reach $124,000, Claims Lawyer.

Jen Shah, a former star of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," owes her attorney over $124,000 in unpaid legal fees related to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Shah is currently serving a 6½-year sentence in a minimum-security federal prison in Texas. Her attorney filed a motion to withdraw as counsel last month, citing Shah's failure to pay her firm and breach of their contract. Shah pleaded guilty to the charges in July and agreed to forfeit $6.5 million and pay restitution of up to $9.5 million.

Jen Shah of 'Real Housewives of SLC' gets reduced prison sentence.
entertainment2 years ago

Jen Shah of 'Real Housewives of SLC' gets reduced prison sentence.

Jen Shah, star of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," has had her prison sentence reduced by a year for her involvement in a telemarketing scheme. She reported to a Texas prison last month to serve 6 1/2 years for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, admitting to participating in the massive fraud scheme for nearly a decade while targeting thousands of people. Shah's original release date was scheduled for 2029, but it has been moved to Aug. 20, 2028.