NYPD cop swiped $87K from elderly Wells Fargo clients to pay for 'Booty' exercises, BMW and tropical getaway: DA
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Yeison Rodriguez Acosta, a rookie NYPD cop, was arrested for allegedly stealing $87,243 from 14 elderly bank clients while employed at Wells Fargo. The theft occurred between March and September 2024, continuing even after he graduated from the police academy. During the scheme, Rodriguez Acosta used the funds for various personal expenses, including a tropical getaway, credit card bills, and an expensive exercise program. The District Attorney condemned his actions, asserting a commitment to hold him accountable and support the victims of his alleged crimes.
Rodriguez Acosta allegedly stole $87,243 from 14 client accounts he had access to while employed at a Wells Fargo branch in Rye Brook before becoming a cop.
The alleged thief carried out his scheme while working at the bank from March to September 2024, even after graduating from the police academy in May.
District Attorney Susan Cacace stated the defendant's conduct disserves honorable colleagues in law enforcement and emphasized accountability for the alleged crimes.
Rodriguez Acosta splurged the stolen funds on personal expenses including credit card bills, insurance, BMW payments, a vacation to Aruba, and a glute training program.
Read at New York Post
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