The U.S. District Court of Massachusetts sentenced broker Michael Flavin to 30 months in federal prison for manipulating homebuyers into signing $1.8 million in fraudulent contracts, according to The Real Deal on Sunday.
Source: Inman News
Massachusetts broker gets 2.5 years for $1.8M homebuyer scheme
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