NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami man charged with stealing $86,000 from elderly parents' life savings
Rafael Evelio Barcelo faces first-degree felony charges for allegedly draining his parents' retirement accounts of $86,000 while acting as their caregiver. Prosecutors report that the theft left the couple with only $70 in their checking account after they had already withdrawn their remaining $7,000.
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This case highlights the ongoing prosecution of elder financial exploitation in Miami-Dade County, where officials report that residents aged 60 and older are increasingly targeted for fraud.
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