Workers withdrew nearly $1 million dollars from elderly victim without their knowledge, say police
A personal support worker and registered nurse in Ontario are facing multiple charges related to fraud after they collected nearly $1 million from an elderly victim's bank accounts, according to police.
On August 22, 2024, an elderly victim reported to the York Regional Police that a large amount of money had been withdrawn from their bank accounts without their knowledge.
Police investigation found that wife and husband Juvie and Lloyd Maputol accessed the victim’s banking information. The two attended various financial institutions and withdrew nearly $1 million dollars from the victim’s accounts.
Previously, two employees of a cellphone retailer in British Columbia were charged in connection with a fraud scheme that allegedly cost their employer nearly $900,000. Meanwhile, an employee theft that cost London Drugs as much as $2 million over five years landed one of its workers in jail.
Juvie – a personal support worker – was employed to care for the victim, according to a Global News report. Meanwhile, Lloyd – currently practicing as a registered nurse – was not under the victim’s employ.
The married couple were charged on Feb. 6.
Juvie is now facing the following charges:
Meanwhile, Lloyd is facing the following charges:
Investigators released the photos of the suspects as they believe there to be more victims, according to the York Regional Police.
Juvie Maputol and Lloyd Maputol
Source: York Regional Police
“Anyone with information is asked to call the #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.” said the police.
The City of Ottawa recorded an increase in fraud reports for the second-straight year in 2024, according to the city’s Office of the Auditor General (OAG).
