BEND, OR -- A former Sisters realtor pled guilty and was convicted, Wednesday, of forgery. The Deschutes County District Attorney says Michelle Marie Anderson was involved in an ongoing mortgage fraud scheme, implemented by Mark Broeg. He’s accused of racketeering, mortgage fraud and other theft-related charges.

State investigators say Broeg created a fictitious business which he used to obtain fraudulent loans, while posing as a mortgage broker. Anderson used Broeg to try to complete a fraudulent home purchase. Broeg failed to appear for his April trial and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Anderson was a licensed realtor with Artisan Realty Group in Sisters and can never again work as an agent. D.A. John Hummel stresses she is not the same Michelle Anderson who is a realtor with Cascade Sotheyb's in Bend, and isn't involved in the case.