A family member and caregiver was arrested last week for allegedly stealing $500,000 from an elderly resident in Forest Park.
The investigation began on Aug. 13, when the Forest Park Police Department received a report of potential financial fraud involving a legacy resident.
Detective Ramos, assigned to the case, discovered that the suspect, who was also the victim’s caregiver, had misappropriated funds intended for the victim’s living expenses and long-term care.
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Ramos’s investigation revealed that the suspect had unlawfully taken approximately $500,000 from the victim’s bank accounts over several years…