A Forsyth County couple is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly woman.
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The investigation began on Aug. 8.
Forsyth County officials said the Georgia Department of Human Services Adult Protective Service received a referral that alleged funds were missing from an 89-year-old victim’s bank account.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the missing funds.
After the investigation, officials learned over $100,000 was taken from the 89-year-old victim’s account in less than one year by her alleged great-niece.
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The victim’s niece and husband, Margo and Matthew Clark were identified as the suspects.