GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Sherwana Lynn Marcus, also known as Sherwana Granderson and Sherwana Santana, 47, has been charged with a staggering 36-count federal indictment for wire fraud. The Sacramento-area resident is accused of targeting homeless individuals and a housing assistance nonprofit that was receiving federal funding.
Between May 2014 and March 2015, Marcus allegedly used her position at a local nonprofit to divert funds intended for homelessness services. She submitted falsified paperwork to the organization, leading to rent checks being issued under a program designed to house the destitute. The checks were then funneled through a bank account she controlled.
But that was not all. Marcus also altered money orders collected from individuals seeking housing assistance and directed them into her own account. The unsuspecting contributors believed their contributions were for rent or savings to be returned to them.
Court documents reveal the extent of the fraud, with Marcus stealing at least $54,133. Her actions are said to have caused at least one person to lose their housing and become homeless as a result.
This investigation was led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Miriam R. Hinman is handling the prosecution of Marcus.
Should Marcus be found guilty on all counts, she faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine per charge. However, any sentence would be determined by the court after considering applicable statutory factors and Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The charges are merely allegations; Marcus is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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