Federal authorities arrest San Antonio business owner for obstructing federal fraud investigation
San Antonio, Texas – A San Antonio woman, 45-year-old Brooklynn Chandler Willy, was arrested on Tuesday on criminal charges for allegedly obstructing and attempting to obstruct a federal investigation into a large-scale investor fraud scheme spanning San Antonio and Lubbock. The charges, brought by federal authorities, reveal a series of alleged deceptive actions aimed at hindering the ongoing inquiry.
Allegations of Fraudulent Investment Practices
According to court documents, the FBI and IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) are investigating an investor fraud scheme that implicates Willy, owner of Queen B Advisors LLC—doing business as Texas Financial Advisory (TFA)—and Chandler Capital Holdings. TFA claimed to provide asset management and financial planning services. However, the indictment outlines instances of financial misconduct under Willy’s leadership.
The case centers on an incident in May 2021, when Willy reportedly persuaded a married couple to invest $500,000 in a company, using Chandler Capital as the intermediary to execute the contracts. While the couple agreed and wrote a check for their investment, the indictment alleges that Willy diverted the funds for personal use. Instead of directing the money toward the agreed-upon investment, she allegedly used it for personal credit card payments, payouts to other investors, and funding another business she controlled.
Producing False Documents and Misleading Authorities
The indictment also accuses Willy of obstructing the investigation by submitting fabricated documents to federal authorities. In response to a federal grand jury subpoena, Willy reportedly produced a fraudulent loan agreement that falsely appeared to have been signed by the victims. She later presented the same falsified document to federal agents during an interview on November 19, 2024, while making false statements about the agreement and related matters.
Criminal Charges and Investigation Details
Willy faces three charges: one count of obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; one count of making a false statement; and one count of aggravated identity theft. If convicted, a federal district court judge will determine her sentence based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas announced the charges, highlighting the ongoing efforts to hold those obstructing justice accountable. The investigation is being conducted by the FBI and IRS-CI, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joe Blackwell and Kelly Stephenson prosecuting the case.
