Man accused of stealing more than $900K from 95‑year‑old

Whitby man charged with power of attorney fraud after taking nearly $900K from 95-year

A man from Witchurch-Stouffville is facing numerous charges for "fraudulently transferring" over $900,000 in funds from a 95-year-old man over whom he had power of attorney, Durham police say.

Man accused of stealing more than $900K from 95‑year‑old

Durham police say a Whitchurch‑Stouffville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly transferring more than $900,000 from a 95‑year‑old man’s bank account while acting as his Power of Attorney. The unit launched the investigation in April 2025 after receiving a report that the suspect had been moving large sums of money out of the victim’s account without consent. According to investigators, the suspect — who is known to the victim — allege…