Posted at: 03/13/2012 3:52 PM | Updated at: 03/13/2012 6:32 PM
Albuquerque Police have confirmed the arrest of a suspected Albuquerque property scammer accused of renting out dozens of foreclosed homes that were not his.
Police said Shaun Anaya was arrested Tuesday morning in his southwest Albuquerque home.
According to officials, Anaya tried cashing several money orders with a forged name. All of the orders were under $1,000.
Anaya is being held on a $175,000 cash-only arrest warrant.
Police said they believe Anaya was illegally occupying the southwest Albuquerque residence. They also said a quarter of a gram of meth was found during his arrest.
Anaya was arrested back in December for breaking and entering, fraud and conspiracy all stemming from his property scam involving his business, Olive Tree Property Management.
A grand jury indicted Anaya in January on charges of falsely obtaining the home, residential burglary and possession of burglary tools.
Anaya is being booked on forgery charges.
