The Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office filed charges against a Metairie jeweler accused of failing to turn over tens of thousands of dollars he received after authorities say he sold gold coins, diamonds, watches and other valuables for his customers.
Savoie, 71, was charged Aug. 25 with money laundering valued over $100,000 and seven counts of exploitation of the elderly, court records said.
Investigators don’t believe that Ira Savoie of Savoie Fine Jewelry still has the cash he allegedly received from the sales. Savoie told authorities he was tricked out of the money by con artists who fooled him with gift card scams, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said…