The Orange County Register reports that police are still searching for a man who swindled an elderly Korean War veteran out of $19,000.
In October 2008, the victim-a 79-year-old Korean War veteran who suffers from dementia-was enticed into a van driven by a stranger. According to the OC register, the stranger drove the victim to a Bank of America and instructed him to withdraw money from his account for a birthday party. After receiving $5,000 from the victim, the stranger transported the victim to a second Bank of America location where the United States Army veteran was told to withdraw $14,000 in cash.
Police are seeking the unidentified culprit and if apprehended, fraud or extortion charges seem likely. Taking financial advantage of someone in this manner can also be grounds for an elder abuse lawsuit.
