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ATLANTA – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg announced that the Justice Department has increased efforts to protect American seniors from schemes that cost victims billions of dollars, often depleting their life savings.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has prosecuted several fraudsters who targeted the elderly as well as conducted outreach to educate law enforcement about these schemes.
“Prosecutors across the country are stepping up the fight against malicious schemes that target older Americans,” said Attorney General Bondi. “We are working with domestic law enforcement and foreign counterparts every day to hold criminals accountable and ensure that justice is done for our seniors both here at home and abroad.”
The most common elder fraud schemes involve romance fraud, lottery fraud, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams.
Recently, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has achieved significant results in prosecuting elder fraud matters.
U.S. v. Pradip Parikh, et al.
On June 18, 2025, Pradip Parikh and Alpesh Patel were convicted following a jury trial for their roles in receiving and laundering fraud proceeds arising from an Indian call center scam.
U.S. v. Rederic Young, et al.
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U.S. v. Randolph Leggs.
Rederic Young and Randolph Leggs pleaded guilty to bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering for their roles in a retirement account takeover scheme.
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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