Former Charleston Lawmaker Marvin Pendarvis Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges
CHARLESTON, SC — A major shakeup in the Lowcountry legal and political community occurred Tuesday as a federal grand jury unsealed a 10-count indictment against former state representative Marvin Pendarvis.
The Charges: The indictment alleges that Pendarvis defrauded his legal clients by securing settlements without their knowledge, forging their signatures, and misappropriating the funds for personal use.
The Numbers:
- 10 Counts: Including wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft.
- $500,000+: The amount prosecutors allege was stolen from client settlements.
Pendarvis has been released on a $50,000 bond. This story is developing.
