Woman Charged with Elder Abuse - Surrenders to Authorities
According to a report posted on presstelegram.com, a Long Beach woman wanted by police for stealing over $4 million from an elderly stroke victim has turned herself into authorities. 54-year-old Li Ching Liu entered a plea of not guilty to Long Beach Superior Court on charges of elder abuse and robbery.
The report states police had been looking for Liu for 2 years before she turned herself in. Liu reportedly abused and robbed the 74-year-old victim and withheld food from her in order to make her comply with what she wanted her to do.
The victim reportedly suffered a stroke that left her debilitated. Prior to that, the victim lived independently and built a large monetary fortune through several investments including commercial real estate. Liu had created over 60 bank accounts at various banks and laundered the $4 million from the elderly victim’s account with the help of her boyfriend and son. If she is convicted, Liu faces jail time and liquidation of her assets in order to reimburse the victim of the crime.
When an elderly person hires somebody to assist them with their daily activities, they never suspect that they will subsequently be the victims of an abusive person. Elderly people and their families always believe that they are hiring somebody that will treat them with great care and not attempt to harm them in any way. This incident demonstrates that it is always possible for your loved ones to become the victim of a scammer or a thief. You can protect your loved ones from facing this or any other type of abuse against them. If your loved ones have been the victim of elder financial abuse or any other kind of abuse, you can contact an Arizona attorney who can assist you in getting compensation for damages.
