Houston Criminals Illegally Used Stolen Funds for Gambling Purposes
A Houston couple, Aleck Miller and his wife Andrea Pierce Miller, have deceived numerous clients, using their construction business as a front to swindle them out of tens of thousands of dollars. This unscrupulous duo boasted a professional facade but, in reality, their reliability was nothing more than a facade itself.
Ria and Rohan Krishna, residents of Friendswood, initially believed they had found the perfect pair to build their dream patio and add an extra driveway lane. At first, Aleck Miller appeared professional and responsive, but the Millers' commitment to the project soon proved shaky. After failing to fulfill their obligations, the Krishnas became increasingly distressed.
Attempting to contact the Millers proved futile. Ria reported that they "always had an excuse for everything," with Andrea even going as far as to claim her husband, Aleck, had suffered a heart attack. However, those claims were later found to be unsubstantiated.
The unfortunate Krishnas had already invested a substantial sum into the project. Estimated at an initial cost of $30,000, repeated demands for additional payments escalated the project's cost north of $18,000. Ultimately, despite their significant investment, the Krishnas were left with an untouched backyard and a long list of missed deadlines.
Unbeknownst to the Krishnas, the Millers were using their stolen funds for extravagant gambling sprees across the United States. Investigations revealed that on days they claimed to be indisposed, the Millers were instead seen gambling at casinos in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Nevada. Court records showed that they may have spent a staggering $1.53 million at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana alone.
Aleck and Andrea face felony theft charges and have issued arrest warrants, which were filed on Thursday. As for the Krishnas, they eventually managed to find a replacement contractor to complete their project and now hope that others will learn from their costly mistake.
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- In the general news category, there are reports that a Houston couple, Aleck Miller and his wife Andrea Pierce Miller, are facing felony theft charges due to their involvement in a construction business scam.
- The couple deceived numerous clients, including the Krishnas from Friendswood, who initially believed they had found the perfect contractor to build their dream patio and driveway lane.
- Despite initial professional and responsive appearances, the reliability of the Millers proved to be a facade, as they failed to fulfill their obligations and left the Krishnas with an untouched backyard and a long list of missed deadlines.
- Investigations revealed that the Millers were using the money intended for their construction projects on casino-gambling sprees across the United States, with court records showing a staggering $1.53 million spent at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana alone.
- As a cautionary tale, the Krishnas hope that others will learn from their experience and be vigilant about the reliability of any casino-and-gambling related businesses they may encounter.
