Joseph M. Beach, Wire Fraud, West Virginia 2023

West Virginia Man Charged with Wire Fraud

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a disturbing case of elder justice, 54-year-old Joseph M. Beach of Inwood, West Virginia, has been indicted for misappropriation by a fiduciary, wire fraud, theft of government property, false written statement, and false statement to federal agent.

According to court documents, Beach was appointed as fiduciary for his father in late 2017. As the fiduciary, Beach received his father’s veteran’s disability, retirement, and social security payments and used them for his own benefit.

The indictment alleges that Beach exploited his position as fiduciary to misappropriate funds intended for his father’s care. The investigation, conducted by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and the Social Security Administration, has uncovered a web of deceit and corruption.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Eleanor Hurney is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The court has yet to schedule a trial date, and Beach’s guilt or innocence will be determined by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt.

An indictment is merely an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals, such as veterans and the elderly, from financial exploitation.

The case is ongoing, and further details will be made available as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the people of West Virginia can rest assured that justice is being sought for those who have been victimized by Beach’s alleged crimes.

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