Man Arrested on Suspicion of Embezzlement and Elder Abuse
According to www.times-standard.com, an Arcata, CA bank employee was arrested on Tuesday after being charged with elder abuse and embezzlement. The report states that 32-year-old Elliot Shane has been booked on suspicion of embezzling a total of over $100,000 from 5 different customers, all of which were either unaware of changes in their bank account or were elderly people that may have been unaware of changes in their banking.
The suspicious banking transactions had been occurring for about a year before authorities became aware of any discrepancies. An internal audit was launched and that is when the suspicious transactions were discovered. Shane was allegedly transferring the money directly into his own account from the five customer accounts. It is unknown whether any investigation on the bank itself will be taking place or not.
For many elderly individuals living in a nursing home, it can often be difficult, especially considering the idea that their independence has been hindered or completely taken away due to age. However, some elderly individuals suffer further emotional distress due to financial abuse in a nursing home facility. Financial abuse can occur in various ways. It can leave an elderly person in financial ruin and leave them unable to recover lost financial savings. There are many signs that you can be aware of to detect financial abuse at the nursing home facility where your loved ones might be staying. If you suspect that the facility is mistreating elderly individuals living in the facility, you should report the facility to law enforcement and remove your loved ones from that situation. Your loved ones should never have to be forced to deal with the emotional toll that financial abuse can have on them. There are many ways you can help if you suspect financial abuse. You can contact an Arizona attorney who can assist you in gaining compensation for damages.
It is very important to make sure that you take notice of any missing property or unusual financial transactions in your loved one’s bank accounts. If you notice anything unusual, you should contact a law enforcement agency and notify the authorities at the nursing home facility where your loved ones are staying. A nursing home should be a safe place where an elderly person does not have to worry if they are going to suffer from physical, emotional or financial abuse from the facility’s staff.
