Shah’s assistant Stuart Smith was allegedly part of the whole scam and was arrested with her. The two are said to be facing upto 30 years of prison time.
“Shah and Smith flaunted their lavish lifestyle to the public as a symbol of their’ success,” said Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent-in-Charge Peter Fitzhugh in a statement. “In reality, they allegedly built their opulent lifestyle at the expense of vulnerable, often elderly, working-class people.”