The Bellevue Police Department (BPD) has arrested three relatives accused of stealing more than $1 million from an 88-year-old woman after gaining power of attorney over her finances and property.
Police said Abner Eng, 58; Manivone Misaengsay, 49; and Evun Eng, 24, described as distant family members, swiftly moved to take control of the woman’s assets after learning she had been diagnosed with a medical condition.
How the scheme allegedly worked
According to BPD and court records:
- May 23, 2024: The 88-year-old victim was diagnosed with a medical condition.
- June 14, 2024: Abner Eng was granted power of attorney over the victim; Evun Eng was listed as an alternate.
- June 14, 2024: Victim signed documents gifting ownership of her Bellevue residence to the youngest suspect.
- July 2024: Victim moved into an assisted living facility.
- October 2024: Victim’s former residence, now in the suspects’ possession, was sold for $917,400. Later that month, the suspects purchased a home in Kent for $715,000.
Investigators said the victim did not benefit from the sale of the home. Instead, police alleged the suspects used the proceeds to buy the Kent property for themselves.
BPD Public Information Officer Drew Anderson said detectives later discovered the suspects had also been draining the victim’s bank accounts…