The accusations and counter-accusations between Chantel and Pedro regarding the alleged swiping of $265,000 from their joint bank account have been a major storyline on The Family Chantel. Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
Pedro claimed that Chantel stole all the money from their joint bank account without his knowledge. He stated that he discovered this when his card was declined while trying to make a purchase. According to Pedro, Chantel had taken out the entire amount, totaling $265,000, and allegedly used $60,000 before returning the remaining money to the court. Pedro believes that Chantel used the money to try to have him deported and create issues for his immigration status.
Chantel, on the other hand, admitted to taking a significant amount of money from the joint account but denied Pedro’s accusations. She explained that she was skeptical of Pedro’s intentions and was concerned that he might take all the money and hide it in his native country. Chantel stated that she used the money for their divorce and household bills, and she gave the rest to the court registry. She claimed that she didn’t know what Pedro was capable of and wanted to protect herself.
The conflicting accounts between Chantel and Pedro have created a tense situation. Pedro’s family believes that Chantel’s claims are untrue, and they revealed that she is now demanding half of what is left. The dispute over the money has added to the already strained relationship between Chantel and Pedro and their respective families.