Idaho contends ex-Boise broker defrauded clients

Published



BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Finance has filed a lawsuit against a former Boise mortgage broker, accusing him of violating state securities laws, defrauding investors and using their funds for his own personal gain.

The lawsuit filed recently in state court in Benewah County names Stephen L. Howell, who now lives near the small northern Idaho town of Plummer.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.