Four people were arrested and are facing over a dozen charges for their alleged exploitation of a 71-year-old man who had dementia in Hollywood, authorities said.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the four suspects were engaged in a scheme to defraud the victim of his Hollywood home, which is valued at over $300,000.
The suspects and their charges include the following:
- Brandon Lee Miguel, 25 and Jordy Luis Perez, 25, are facing six charges, which include organized scheme to defraud $50,000 or more, grand theft exceeding $100,000, unlawful filing of false documents affecting real property, mortgage fraud, exploitation of an elderly person and money laundering
- Monica Elizabeth Castelli, 56, is facing two criminal counts, including kidnapping with intent to facilitate the commission of a felony, and exploitation of an elderly person
- Derek Enrique, 43, was charged with one count of false or fraudulent acknowledgments
Deputies said that an investigation started when a family member, who was concerned about the victim’s mental condition and was suspicious about the transfer of his residence, called Hollywood Police…