Man to admit guilt in federal inheritance scam investigation

Another defendant is set to admit guilt in a multi-million inheritance scheme that targeted more than 50 Guam residents.

Marcus Unigwe is taking the prosecutor plea deal.

The agreement would have him admit guilt to charges of conspiracy to operate an unlawful money transmitting business.

He is scheduled to appear before Magistrate Judge Michael Bordallo in the District Court of Guam on Thursday.

The case involves more than $2.3 million.

As reported, co-defendants in the federal case have since admitted to their roles in the scheme.

The case surfaced after federal authorities uncovered that the group collected money from victims by falsely representing they would need to pay certain taxes and fees in advance before receiving funds from a multi-million dollar inheritance.