Lawyer couple accused of stealing millions from more than a dozen homebuyers

In a rash of lawsuits, Nicholas Cartel and Singa Bui are alleged to have embezzled client money that was meant to buy houses or pay down mortgages — in part by using an exploit that's arguably easier than before in routine real-estate transactions.

Lawyer couple accused of stealing millions from more than a dozen homebuyers
Composite (double) headshot of Nicholas Cartel and Singa Bui, who had their licences to practice law provisionally revoked in April 2024.

In a rash of lawsuits, Nicholas Cartel and Singa Bui are alleged to have embezzled client money that was meant to buy houses or pay down mortgages — in part by using an exploit that's arguably easier than before in routine real-estate transactions.