EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – In a stunning betrayal of familial trust, Tanya M. ABOSEADA, 38, from Pompano Beach, Florida, has pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wire fraud for swindling her grandmother out of over $300,000.
“The Department’s Elder Justice Initiative dedicates federal resources to combat abuse and financial crimes targeted at senior citizens,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “In this case, ABOSEADA has shown a despicable disregard for her own family member.”
Court documents reveal that ABOSEADA convinced her elderly grandmother in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, to wire funds into her account under false pretenses on at least 12 occasions between November 2021 and August 2022. The lies included claims of needing money for a truck title transfer, IRS debts, attorney fees, and even the payment of fines for an alleged vehicular accident involving the death of a child.
“Older Americans are frequently targeted by scammers, but ABOSEADA’s actions demonstrate a monstrous level of disregard for the elderly,” said FBI Springfield Field Office Special Agent in Charge David Nanz. “The FBI is steadfast in its commitment to protect seniors from such harm.”
In total, ABOSEADA admitted to stealing $317,049. Each count of wire fraud carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment, meaning she could face up to 240 years if convicted on all counts.
The sentencing for this heinous act is scheduled for Aug. 13. This case was investigated by the FBI Springfield Field Office and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott Verseman and Kathleen Howard.
This case is part of the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative, which aims to combat financial crimes against senior citizens.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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