Banc of California Risk Officers Recommended Against Loan to McDonnell
What happened
Banc of California risk officers recommended against a $15 million loan to Mary Carole McDonnell. McDonnell, former chief executive of Bellum Entertainment, is accused of using a fictional $80 million inheritance to obtain nearly $30 million from California banks. She has been wanted on federal bank fraud and aggravated identity theft charges since December 2018.
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Why it matters
Federal prosecutors allege McDonnell used a claimed connection to the McDonnell aerospace fortune to secure financing while Bellum Entertainment was struggling with payroll and mounting debt. The case highlights the risks associated with lending to individuals facing serious financial and criminal allegations.
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Who's involved
- Banc of CaliforniaThe banking and financial services company whose risk officers reviewed the loan application.
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Banc of California
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