120 wardsIncapacitated people one Pennsylvania guardian stole from
A Pennsylvania court-appointed guardian and her brother stole over $1 million from at least 120 incapacitated wards by routing checks through fake medical companies.
Gloria Byars pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering and tax fraud, but died before her own sentencing. Her brother, Carlton Rembert, was convicted at trial and sentenced to 66 months and $534,335 in restitution.
Source: IRS Criminal Investigation (mirroring the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania) · PhillyVoice. Read more: professional guardian fraud · case file