Richmond Woman Indicted For Defrauding $550K From Elderly Man

HOUSTON — A 40-year-old Richmond woman was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 30 for her role in a scheme to defraud a 94-year-old man. A federal grand jury returned the four-count indictment against Amy Anglin aka Amy Powell who was arrested on Wednesday by Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable and federal agents.

"Because of the complex nature of these case, the Department of Justice is uniquely suited to investigate and prosecute elder fraud," said U.S. Attorney Ryan Patrick. "As the Attorney General has stressed, elder fraud will not be taken lightly and sadly this is just one of many similar allegations that we see routinely. I thank the family for bringing this case to the attention of law enforcement and we will do everything in our power to make sure justice is served on Ms. Anglin."

Anglin is charged with two counts of fraud and two counts of making false statements to federal employees. Prosecutors said Anglin began working for a successful real estate developer in Houston in approximately 2015 when the victim was 91-years old and his eyesight was beginning to fail.

Anglin allegedly took advantage of the victim’s poor health and stole money from his bank accounts and misused his credit cards to purchase, among other things, airline tickets for herself and her family, according to court documents.

Prosecutors said Anglin also convinced her elderly victim to sign checks he believed were legitimate and authorized expenditures, and instead deposited the funds into her personal account, according to the charges.

"I cannot articulate how disturbed I am by allegations in this case," said Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen. "I take seriously any possible crimes against the elderly, particularly those who are disabled. This woman is charged with taking advantage of a man who is 54 years her senior. I appreciate the collaborative efforts of the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office in pursuing this case and ensuring justice is served."

Anglin would also illegally convert the victim’s assets by use of both his bank account and his credit cards, according to the indictment. In addition to using her access to the victim’s banking accounts and business credit cards, the charges allege Anglin wired herself large amounts of money and used Western Union to transfer the victim’s money to her friends and acquaintances.

Anglin allegedly transferred funds from the victim’s accounts to pay for vacations in Las Vegas, resorts in Hawaii and trips to her hometown.

Anglin also used the stolen money to pay for country club memberships, golf lessons, overdue child support payments and major home improvements, including a hot tub, according to the indictment. The charges further allege that at no time during the fraud scheme was Anglin authorized to make these transfers or payments.

Prosecutors said it was not until the victim's family began to question some of the transactions that Anglin’s scheme was uncovered .

With the help of a Houston-based attorney, the family has estimated the total amount of fraud associated with Anglin’s scheme to be more than $550,000.

If she is convicted of wire fraud, Anglin faces up to 20 years in federal prison, while a conviction for making false statements, carries a potential five-year-prison term.

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