Houston Public MediaA Harris County judge has ruled in a lawsuit filed by the county against two people accused of fraudulently stealing dozens of local properties through a deed fraud scheme.
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Harris County judge orders return of 40 properties to rightful owners in deed fraud lawsuit
The Harris County Attorney’s Office filed the lawsuit earlier this year against Alba and Jarin Martinez, accusing the couple of running a fraud scheme by falsely claiming ownership of dozens of properties. The couple is accused of forging deeds and transferring property titles to themselves in order to then sell the properties to unsuspecting buyers.