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Senior citizen swindled out of nearly $100K in crypto transfers

  • Erica Andrews--New York Post
  • published date: 2026-08-11 03:45:00 UTC

An 89-year-old retiree was swindled out of more than than $97,000 in a crypto theft scheme, cops said. William Ly, 26, of Simi Valley was arrested Aug. 4 on suspicion of financial elder abuse, grand theft and identity theft following a months-long investigati…

An 89-year-old retiree was swindled out of more than than $97,000 in a crypto theft scheme, cops said. William Ly, 26, of Simi Valley was arrested Aug. 4 on suspicion of financial elder abuse, grand… [+2003 chars]