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A well-known Raleigh businesswoman and former candidate for mayor, charged in a multi-million dollar real estate investment fraud scheme, made her first appearance in federal court today.

Carolyn W. Grant, former chair of the Chamber of Commerce, admitted that she used various businesses to solicit investments and defraud investors of millions of dollars.

Federal prosecutors had formally charged Grant with one count of mail fraud.

"When making investment decisions, investors should always consider that if it sounds too good to be true, it is," said Keith Fixel, inspector in charge of the Charlotte division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

In 2011, the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State and the N.C. Real Estate Commission launched investigations into the financial dealings of Grant, a real estate investor, and her company, Omega Property Group.

The Securities Division of the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State issued a cease and desist order against Grant and Omega Property Group on Sept. 27, 2011. A temporary order was issued in August 2011 for alleged violations of the North Carolina Securities Act.

Grant has admitted to the prosecutor's allegation.

Grant could spend years in jail and is likely to be ordered to pay restitution to investors.

Grant was the Democratic candidate for Raleigh mayor in 1999. After switching parties, she lost to Rep. Brad Miller for the 13th Congressional District seat in 2002.

Grant formed Omega Property Group in 2005.

Source: http://www2.nbc17.com/news/2012/nov/21/raleigh-real-estate-investor-makes-first-appearanc-ar-2799998/

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