Michigan Attorney General Charges Businesswoman with Misuse of $20M State Grant
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced 16 felony charges against Fay Beydoun, a businesswoman from Farmington Hills, for allegedly misusing a $20 million state grant. The grant, intended to establish a global business accelerator in Oakland County, was reportedly used by Beydoun for personal expenses. Beydoun, who controlled Global Link International, is accused of lying to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) about the grant's expenditures. The charges include conducting a criminal enterprise, forgery, and multiple counts of larceny by conversion. Investigators claim that Beydoun used the funds for personal enrichment, including purchasing home decor and hosting private dinners. The grant was part of the state budget law for fiscal year 2023, and Beydoun was on the MEDC Executive Committee at the time. The investigation, which began in 2024, found no evidence of businesses relocating to Michigan due to Global Link's efforts. 
