Senior Citizen in Southern California Loses Nearly $100K in Crypto Transfers

California Man Accused of Draining Elderly Retiree's Crypto Account of Nearly $100,000

A 26-year-old California man allegedly stole over $97,000 from an 89-year-old retiree by resetting his Coinbase password after meeting at a breakfast club; he faces elder abuse and theft charges following a multi-agency probe. The post California Man Accused of Draining Elderly Retiree’s Crypto Account of Nearly $100,000 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Simi Valley Man Accused of Stealing $97K From 89-Year-Old

Internewscast Journal Internewscast An 89-year-old retired man lost more than $97,000 in an alleged cryptocurrency… This Post: Simi Valley Man Accused of Stealing $97K From 89-Year-Old first appeared on Internewscast Journal

Senior citizen swindled out of nearly $100K in crypto transfers

An 89-year-old retiree was swindled out of more than than $97,000 in a crypto theft scheme, cops said. William Ly, 26, of Simi Valley was arrested Aug. 4 on suspicion of financial elder abuse, grand theft and identity theft following a months-long investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. William Ly, 26, stole more than...

Senior citizen in Southern California loses nearly $100K in crypto transfers

A man accused of befriending an 89-year-old Ventura County resident and stealing more than $97,000 through dozens of cryptocurrency transactions has been arrested, authorities announced. The investigation began in November 2025 after the Ventura County Sheriff's Office Investigations Bureau received a report of financial theft involving an elderly victim. Investigators said the victim was introduced [...]