Former Realtor pleads guilty

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 5:59 p.m. February 13, 2012
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SARASOTA — Onetime Sarasota Realtor Richard Bobka has admitted to his role in a widespread real estate flipping fraud case. Bobka pleaded guilty to federal charges Feb. 10 for his role in the mortgage fraud scheme that authorities say encompassed 22 residential properties in Sarasota and more than $47.5 million in loans.

 

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