Catalina Corona Pleads Guilty to Stealing $9.9M from Elderly Employers
Brooklyn, NY – In a shocking display of greed, Catalina Corona, 38, a personal assistant from Alabama, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing nearly $10 million from her elderly employers, a married couple from Long Island, New York.
According to court documents, Corona, who was hired as a personal assistant to the couple, took advantage of their trust and stole nearly $10 million from them between 2018 and 2022. The funds were allegedly used to finance Corona’s lavish lifestyle, which included purchasing luxury items and properties.
The proceeding was held before United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn. Corona faces a maximum sentence of 30 years’ imprisonment, as well as restitution and fines.
Catalina Corona’s scheme was uncovered after her employers began to suspect that they were being robbed. An investigation was launched, and Corona was subsequently arrested and charged with wire fraud.
The case against Corona is a stark reminder of the dangers of elderly exploitation, where vulnerable individuals are preyed upon by those they trust. It is a crime that can have devastating consequences, both financially and emotionally.
As Corona awaits sentencing, the couple is left to pick up the pieces and try to rebuild their lives. Their trust has been shattered, and it will take time to recover from the trauma inflicted by Corona’s actions.
The U.S. Department of Justice has vowed to crack down on elder abuse and exploitation, and this case serves as a warning to those who would seek to take advantage of vulnerable individuals.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source â†â€â€ÂÂ
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