Assistant stole $10M from elderly clients to buy trove of designer goods, feds say - and showed up in court with flashy designer purse

Catalina Corona, a personal assistant, faces serious charges for defrauding an elderly couple of nearly $10 million during her employment from 2017 to 2024. Misusing her access, she forged checks and posed as one of the victims to deceive banks, all while indulging in luxury goods, including over $1 million on Louis Vuitton products. Her scheme was uncovered in April 2024 when suspicion over a check led to the couple discovering irregularities in their accounts. This case highlights serious issues of elder abuse and fraud.

"The defendant's greed knew no bounds, as she brazenly stole millions from elderly victims, using deceit to systematically steal the victims' money and violate the trust they placed in her."

"Catalina even called the bank claiming to be one of the victims in 2019 and 2023 to get information on the couple's bank accounts."

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