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New affidavits detail alleged Midland real estate scam
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Investigators claim Lister received a $12,000 cash down payment for the property, despite not being authorized to sell it. The suspect, Courtney Darell Lister, is accused of taking a significant amount of money for a home he allegedly did not own.
A real estate fraud investigation is underway in Midland, involving a man from Frisco. The suspect, Courtney Darell Lister, is accused of taking a significant amount of money for a home he allegedly did not own.
Newly obtained arrest affidavits provide more information about the case. Investigators claim Lister received a $12,000 cash down payment for the property, despite not being authorized to sell it.
Further details about the investigation and Lister's arrest can be found through local news sources, including KMID and KPEJ.
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Category: safety Published: July 22, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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