Woman claimed to be $350m girlboss... we reveal the humiliating truth

TL;DR

Shannon Monet Steel, 42, is accused of defrauding an investor out of $200,000 by falsely presenting herself as a successful businesswoman.
Prosecutors allege Steel fabricated a $350 million business empire, including a private bank and an ambassadorship to the Central African Republic.
She is charged with one count of wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Steel allegedly used a phony letter from Deutsche Bank to claim significant personal wealth.
She also allegedly lied about volunteer hours to receive a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
Public records indicate a history of bankruptcy, unemployment, and modest living conditions.
Federal investigators confirmed she was not an accredited diplomat with the US Department of State.
Claims of owning and renovating a hotel were also reportedly false, with no certificate of occupancy issued.
A separate case resulted in a $1.5 million award against her for breaching a franchise agreement.

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