ner in Southfield, but her  hotel was never granted a certificate of occupancy and was never authorized to open,  according to the complaint.

Local 4 reached out to Steel's attorney who declined to comment at this time.

Steel is expected back in federal court on September 22, 2026.

Federal investigators are asking any victims to get in touch with them online at tips.fbi.gov or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.