Three Individuals Arrested for Money Laundering and Charity Fraud in Atlanta, GA

Arrest of Marlon Scott Kautz, Savannah D Patterson, and Adele Maclean

On May 31, 2021, Marlon Scott Kautz (39), Savannah D Patterson (30), and Adele Maclean (42) were apprehended by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Atlanta Police Department (APD). The trio was charged with money laundering and charity fraud as part of a joint investigation into suspected criminal activities at the future site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center and other Metro Atlanta locations.

Search Warrant and Evidence Discovery

Agents and officers from GBI and APD served a search warrant at a residence, where they discovered evidence linking Kautz, Patterson, and Maclean to the financial offenses.

Charges and Court Proceedings

All three suspects have been taken into custody and will be booked into the local jail. Bond hearings have been scheduled, with details to be announced at a later date.

Joint Prosecution by the Georgia Attorney General’s Office and DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office

The Georgia Attorney General’s Office and the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office will collaborate in the prosecution of the case.

Investigation Details Under Seal

Officials have been guarded about the specifics of the case. However, they suggest that the investigation could involve a complex web of money laundering and charity fraud schemes.

Potential Involvement of Other Suspects and Organizations

Sources close to the investigation hint that the case could implicate other suspects and organizations. Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.