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Caregiver accused of stealing $24K from elderly woman to fund casino trips in Miami
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Allyson Castillo , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The caregiver, who had been managing the woman's finances since around 2018, allegedly used the woman's money for personal gain. Further details of the investigation and arrest are available from the Miami-Dade Police and news outlets, including WSVN 7 News.
A caregiver in Miami is accused of financially exploiting an elderly woman she was supposed to be caring for. The caregiver, who had been managing the woman's finances since around 2018, allegedly used the woman's money for personal gain. The caregiver had access to the woman's bank account and made frequent cash withdrawals.
It is alleged that some of this money was used to fund casino trips. The caregiver was also living in the woman's home without paying rent or contributing to household expenses. Further details of the investigation and arrest are available from the Miami-Dade Police and news outlets, including WSVN 7 News.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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