Homesharer allegedly used disabled man's bank account to spend $54,000
A 70-year-old man has been charged with fraud for allegedly using a disabled man's bank account to make over $54,000 in personal purchases. The man was appointed as a homesharer and is facing 264 counts of fraud dating from 2014 to 2025. He is scheduled to appear in Perth Magistrates Court to face these charges.
- ▪The accused allegedly accessed the victim's bank account to make unauthorized purchases.
- ▪The purchases included holidays, alcohol, tools, and massages for himself.
- ▪Police have emphasized the seriousness of financial exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
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Homesharer allegedly accessed disabled man's bank account to spend over $54,000By Samantha GoerlingTopic:CourtsWed 20 May 2026 at 10:06amWed 20 May 2026 at 10:06amWed 20 May 2026 at 10:06amThe man is due to face the Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with 264 fraud offences. (ABC News: Mya Kordic)In short:A man has been charged with making more than $54,000 worth of purchases using the funds of a person with a disability he was engaged to support.The man, 70, was an appointed homesharer living with the alleged victim and is facing 264 fraud charges.What's next?He is due to go before Perth Magistrates Court today.abc.net.au/news/homesharer-accused-of-defrauding-disabled-man-out-of-thousands/106699970Link copiedShareShare articleA 70-year-old man has been charged with fraudulently…
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