The saga surrounding the alleged foreclosure threat against Elvis Presley’s iconic Graceland estate took another unexpected turn as a self-described scammer purportedly involved in the scheme stepped forward to claim responsibility. The individual, communicating in a blend of English and Luganda, took credit for the attempted scam but admitted to not always succeeding in their fraudulent endeavors.
The controversy erupted when Naussany Investments and Private Lending, the company allegedly behind the foreclosure attempt, sought to auction Graceland over a defaulted loan purportedly taken out by Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s daughter. However, actress Riley Keough, Elvis’s granddaughter, filed a lawsuit to block the sale, alleging fraud and disputing the legitimacy of Naussany Investments’ claim.
In an email, the self-identified scammer, purportedly named Gregory Naussany, claimed involvement in the scheme. However, doubts persist regarding the individual’s authenticity, with no concrete evidence verifying the existence of Naussany Investments. Moreover, attempts to contact the company’s listed representative yielded no results, casting further doubt on the legitimacy of the operation.
Despite the failed foreclosure attempt, questions linger regarding the motive behind targeting such a high-profile property. Mark Sunderman, a real estate expert at the University of Memphis, speculated that the scammer’s goal may have been a swift payoff rather than a successful foreclosure. Court documents revealed an offer to settle the claimed debt for a reduced amount, suggesting a financial motive behind the scheme.
As investigations into the matter continue, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced plans to probe possible fraud related to the incident. However, with the true identity of the alleged scammer still shrouded in mystery, the full extent of their involvement remains uncertain.