The couple, aged 89 and 92, had hired the arrested woman last summer as an assistant, as both are fully dependent. The caregiver had access to their home and was authorized to handle banking transactions due to the victims' difficulty in traveling.
The 89-year-old woman reported the facts at the end of the year to the Mossos d'Esquadra after detecting ten cash withdrawals totaling 4,800 euros and a bank transfer of 50,200 euros without her knowledge.
“"This person allegedly took advantage of the special vulnerability of the victims, due to their age and the lack of direct family guardianship."
The police investigation confirmed that the largest transfer was made directly to the caregiver's account. Furthermore, 107 unauthorized cash withdrawals totaling 59,180 euros were allegedly made from the husband's account.
The victim also discovered that jewelry, coins, and other valuables were missing from the house. Investigators confirmed that the arrested woman had allegedly sold jewelry at various second-hand shops in the region. The alleged perpetrator is accused of fraud, disloyal administration, and theft.
