In a shocking turn of events, a Missouri woman has been taken into custody for allegedly masterminding a fraudulent scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family and auction off his legendary Graceland mansion and property. The Justice Department disclosed the arrest of Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, from Kimberling City, who stands accused of concocting an elaborate plan to deceive the Presley family and potential buyers.

According to prosecutors, Findley falsely claimed that Presley's daughter had borrowed a staggering $3.8 million from a non-existent private lender and had used Graceland as collateral before her untimely demise last year. Findley allegedly threatened to sell Graceland to the highest bidder unless Presley's family paid a settlement of $2.85 million.

To further perpetuate her deception, Findley assumed multiple identities, created fabricated loan documents, and even published a fraudulent foreclosure notice in a Memphis newspaper announcing the auction of Graceland, scheduled for May. The sale was halted when Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, filed a lawsuit accusing Findley of fraud.

Experts were left puzzled by the audacious attempt to auction one of the nation's most iconic properties using bogus names, emails, and documents that quickly raised suspicions. Graceland, which opened as a museum and tourist attraction in 1982, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and remains a symbol of Elvis Presley's legendary status.

Eric Shen, Inspector in charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Criminal Investigations Group, condemned Findley's actions, stating, "Ms. Findley allegedly took advantage of the public and tragic circumstances within the Presley family to prey on their name and financial status and steal what rightfully belongs to them for her personal gain."

Findley, who used multiple aliases, now faces charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison. Following a brief court appearance in Missouri, she remains in custody.

The foreclosure sale notice earlier this year claimed that Promenade Trust, which oversees the Graceland museum, owed $3.8 million after failing to repay a loan from 2018. Keough, the rightful heir to the trust and Graceland's ownership, vehemently denied ever borrowing money from the phony lender, Naussany Investments and Private Lending, which authorities now link to Findley.

During the investigation, it was revealed that the notary listed on Naussany's documents, Kimberly Philbrick, confirmed she never met Lisa Marie Presley nor notarized any documents for her. This further cast doubt on the authenticity of the loan and the lender's credibility.

The Tennessee Attorney General's office initially launched an investigation into the Graceland controversy before handing it over to federal authorities. The scheme's unraveling prompted Findley to attempt to shift blame to a fictitious Nigerian identity thief, but prosecutors quickly dismissed this as another facet of the fraudulent plot.

As the legal process unfolds, Elvis Presley's Graceland estate and its historical significance remain safeguarded. While justice is being sought for this audacious scheme, the legacy of the King of Rock and Roll continues to captivate fans around the world.