The Brief
- A Scottsdale man is facing multiple felony charges, including fraud and theft, for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a disabled friend.
- Investigators say the suspect exploited the victim’s trust and power of attorney to drain Medicaid, Social Security, and personal funds over 14 years.
- Adult Protective Services substantiated the abuse allegations, removing the suspect from the victim’s care and placing him on a public registry.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A Scottsdale man entrusted to care for a disabled man is accused of fraud and theft. He is now behind bars, as the Arizona Attorney General’s Office says the suspect cashed out on a vulnerable adult’s benefits.
It took four years once Adult Protective Services concluded its investigation to get to this point. Now criminal charges have been filed against Samuel Buot Jr.
According to his family, the victim thought Buot was his best friend and loved ones say they are finally catching up on lost time.…