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Why This Fraudster Honored by Biden Is Making Headlines Now

See more of our coverage in your search results. Call her Money Steal.A Detroit businesswoman, once honored by President Joe Biden, allegedly posed as a US ambassador and a banker to con several victims out of over $1 million to fund her lavish lifestyle.Shannon Monet Steel claimed to be the Ambassador to the First Lady of the Central African Republic, a hotel owner and a banker with $350 million in assets to fool her victims in her years-long scheme, federal prosecutors accused, according to the Detroit News on Wednesday.Shannon Monet Steel is charged with fraud after investigators found she stole over $1 million from victims. United States District Court – Eastern Michigan DistrictSteel, 42, was arrested and slapped with fraud charges after allegedly targeting at least eight victims between 2022 and 2026, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.The Detroit “mogul” curated her online life as a high-rolling, prominent leader, showing off multiple awards and recognitions, her interactions with high-profile politicians and international trips.Steel is accused of swindling her first victim, a California investor, when she forged a false “Bank confirmation letter” from Deutsche Bank and claimed her own bank, Steel Private Bank, held over 300,000,000 euros.The falsified letter convinced the victim to wire $200,000 to an escrow account in exchange for a Standby Letter of Credit, the charging documents alleged.Bank officials later determined the “bank confirmation letter” was a fake.Officials also discovered Steel Private Bank was registered in the US and wasn’t FDIC insured.Shannon Monet Steel claimed to be a US Ambassador to the Central African Republic’s first lady. United States District Court – Eastern Michigan DistrictSteel shared photos of herself in Africa as part of her ambassador mission. United States District Court – Eastern Michigan DistrictSteel used her self-named “entities” to defraud at least $1.05 million from eight others by assuring them millions in loans from Steel Private Bank but instead “pocketing the good faith escrow funds” from the trusting victims, officials claimed in an Emergency Ex-Parte motion filed with the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on Sept. 10.Steel used the funds to rent and lease several luxury cars, including a 2022 Maserati Levante and a 2013 Bentley Coupe that cost upwards of $215,000, the outlet reported.She also paid off credit cards and used $56,000 to rent a home in Northville Township, Mich.Steel documented her life on social media, promoting herself as Ambassador Steel, wearing merchandise of her fake bank and sharing accomplishments for her false work that earned her national recognition.“As the newly appointed Ambassador for the First Lady of C.A.R. NGO on a mission to eradicate poverty, I am committed to developing economic stability in the Central African Republic by providing the necessary essentials to its citizens,” Steel wrote on her Shannon Steel Foundation website. “My top priority is to represent the country’s history, ideals, and interests. To do so, I am aware of the expectations and will strive to meet them to the best of my ability.Officials were tipped off to Steel’s fake ambassadorship after a reporter contacted the Department of State trying to verify Steel’s credentials.With the stolen money, Steel funded her lavish lifestyle, including leasing a Maserati. United States District Court – Eastern Michigan DistrictSteel also rented a Bentley with the money, posting videos of herself with the vehicle. United States District Court – Eastern Michigan DistrictIn 2024, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris presented Steel with the Lifetime Presidential Achievement Award. Steel shared a poster of the award that labeled her as the CEO of Steel Private Bank, Ambassador and Hedge Fund Owner.The achievement was “certified by President Biden” as part of the President’s Volunteer Service Awards program and featured photos of Steel, Biden and Harris.Steel was presented the award without any documentation that she had completed the required 4,000 hours of lifetime volunteer service, the presenter told investigators.The fraudster boosted her resume when she claimed she acquired and later renovated an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel for $3,000,000, flipping it to a Wyndham in Southfield, Mich. Steel Capital Management LTDShannon Steel was an honoree of the 2024 President Lifetime Achievement as part of the President’s Volunteer Service Awards program. iamshannonsteel.comAmeriCorps, the operator of the awards, told investigators Steel being awarded the achievement was inconsistent with program guidelines and she shouldn’t have been given the award based on the information known at the time.The fraudster boosted her resume when she claimed she acquired and later renovated an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel for $3,000,000, flipping it to a Wyndham in Southfield, Mich.Officials discovered the hotel was never granted a certificate of occupancy and never given the authorization to open.Ramada Worldwide, Inc. won a default judgment against Steel and other defendants for breach of franchise agreement and was awarded $1,558,444.79, according to the court records.Steel was framed as a con artist with a history of bankruptcies who has used stolen funds to pay off victims who became suspicious of her antics.“These allegations are only a relevant summary of what Steel is known to be doing to hide and spend criminal proceeds,” Assistant US Attorney K. Craig Welkener wrote. “Her actual efforts are almost certainly more substantial.”

Chad Lowe's Heartbreak: Daughter Fiona's Tragic Passing at 13

See more of our coverage in your search results. The cause of death for Chad Lowe’s daughter Fiona has been confirmed.The teenager, who was 13, died by suicide at the hospital on Tuesday, per a report from the medical examiner obtained by Page Six.The Lowe family announced the tragedy in a statement on Sept. 29, saying, “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona. She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance.”Fiona Lowe, pictured above in an Instagram photo published by her father, Chad Lowe, in 2024, died by suicide, per the medical examiner’s report released on Thursday. Chad Lowe/InstagramThe Lowe family announced the tragedy in a statement on Tuesday, saying, “she was the light of our lives.” Instagram/ichadlowe“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” the family continued. “In fact, she was the light of our lives. Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time.”The Lowes concluded the statement by sharing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Fiona was the second-oldest child of “Pretty Little Liars” actor Chad and his wife, Kim Painter. The parents also share daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.The Lowe family, shown above outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in 2023, encouraged those struggling with mental health to contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the statement announcing Fiona’s death. Chad Lowe/InstagramParents at Fiona’s school received an email addressing the tragedy, with counseling made available to those impacted by the news. Chad Lowe/InstagramFiona’s death was addressed in an email sent to parents at the school she attended, with the principal offering counseling resources to any students or staff members who may need emotional support.The message did not name the student who passed away.Fiona was a “very well-liked student,” a source told Page Six after her death, adding she had “a lot of friends.”Fiona was “very well-liked” and had “a lot of friends,” a source told Page Six after the 13-year-old’s death. Instagram/ichadloweCharles “Chuck” Lowe paid tribute to his granddaughter on Wednesday, saying, “Rest in peace, sweet Fiona.” Instagram/@lowedown769The dance enthusiast was remembered in a touching tribute posted by her grandfather, Charles “Chuck” Lowe, on social media on Wednesday, where he said, “Rest in peace, sweet Fiona,” alongside a picture of her in a swimming pool.Chad, who has also directed a slew of TV shows, often spoke about being proud of his “girl dad” status, and frequently praised Fiona for her accomplishments on social media.For her birthday last November, Chad wrote, “Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!”If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Why Ken Urker's Tragic Passing Has Everyone Talking

See more of our coverage in your search results. Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé, Ken Urker, has died.Urker was found unresponsive at a home in Louisiana on his birthday, TMZ reported Thursday.He was 33 years old.According to the outlet, Urker was discovered by a family member after he didn’t respond when Gypsy Rose texted him “happy birthday.”Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé Ken Urker has died at the age of 33. (The couple are pictured above in an Instagram post from March 6, 2025.) Instagram / @gypsyrose.igUrker (seen here with Blanchard in a previous Instagram post) was found unresponsive at a home in Louisiana on his birthday, TMZ reported Thursday. @gypsyrose.ig/InstagramGypsy Rose and Urker shared their daughter, 1-year-old Aurora Raina, who was born in December 2024.A month before Aurora’s birth, the convicted murderer confirmed once and for all that Urker was the father of her baby — not her ex-husband, Ryan Anderson.“There’s been a lot of chatter around the paternity of our baby and while we’ve known for sure from the beginning, I feel that it’s finally time to put all these theories to rest,” she wrote in a since-deleted post. “Ken is the father.”“Ken is going to be an incredible dad and we are so excited to welcome our baby girl into the world,” she added.Urker was reportedly discovered by a family member after he didn’t respond to a “happy birthday” text from Blanhard. (The couple is picted above in an Instagram post dated March 3, 2025.) gypsyrose.ig/InstagramThe pair shared their 1-year-old daughter, Aurora Raina, who was born in December 2024. (The family is seen here in an Instagram post dated April 5, 2025.) gypsyrose.ig/InstagramGypsy Rose and Urker met as prison pen pals in 2017 while she was behind bars for her role in the 2015 murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard.They got engaged in October 2018, but they broke up in August 2019.Gypsy Rose then married Anderson in July 2022 while still in prison, but the two split in March 2024, just three months after she was released from prison.Their divorce was finalized later that year.Gypsy Rose subsequently rekindled her romance with Urker.Just weeks after her split from Anderson, Gypsy Rose got matching husky dog tattoos with Urker.Blanchard and Urker (pictured here in an Instagram post dated Jan. 18, 2025) met as prison pen pals in 2017, getting engaged in October 2018 but splitting in August 2019. gypsyrose.ig/InstagramThe pair (pictured above in a previous Instagram post) rekindled their relationship after Blanchard split from now ex-husband Ryan Anderson in March 2024. @gypsyrose.ig/InstagramGypsy Rose shared a TMI confession in an April 2025 episode of “Life After Lock Up” about how “adventurous” she and Urker were in the bedroom since their reconciliation.“Our first weekend that we reconnected, it was like a floodgate,” she shared on her Lifetime reality show. “And naturally, now there are times that I think is harder because of schedules and business and work and, like, I want that back for us,” she added.While showing off some of their kinky items — like a pair of fuzzy handcuffs — Gypsy Rose shared, “I’m the most adventurous girlfriend that he’s had, so I’m the freak.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!