FENTRESS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two people accused of financially exploiting an elderly couple in Fentress County. In May, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation involving Bucky Joe … Continue reading Fentress County Couple Indicted, Accused of Financially Exploiting Elderly Relatives
Davidson County Caregiver Arrested, Charged with Theft, Identity Theft, and Financial Exploitation of an Elderly or Vulnerable Person
DAVIDSON COUNTY – A former Nashville caregiver has been arrested following an investigation by special agents with the TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In May, following a referral from the Tennessee Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services, agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. During the course of the investigation, agents … Continue reading Davidson County Caregiver Arrested, Charged with Theft, Identity Theft, and Financial Exploitation of an Elderly or Vulnerable Person
Hamilton County Caretaker Indicted, Charged with Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
HAMILTON COUNTY – A Chattanooga caregiver has been indicted and arrested, following an investigation by special agents with the TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In January, following a referral from the Department of Disability and Aging, agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information … Continue reading Hamilton County Caretaker Indicted, Charged with Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
Lascassas Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A Rutherford County woman faces charges of financial exploitation, theft, and criminal simulation following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division. Following a referral from Adult Protective Services in August 2024, agents began investigating allegations of theft and financial exploitation of an elderly adult … Continue reading Lascassas Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult
Millington Woman Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Investigation
A Millington woman faces felony charges following a financial exploitation investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In July of 2023, TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division was notified by Adult Protective Services of the financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The investigation determined that Jerrilyn Short (DOB … Continue reading Millington Woman Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Investigation
Clarksville Caregiver Charged with Neglect of Client, Identity Theft
MONTGOMERY COUNTY – An investigation by TBI special agents into a complaint of a Clarksville woman withdrawing large amounts of money from her elderly client's account has resulted in the indictment and arrest of that caregiver. In November 2021, at the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents began investigating … Continue reading Clarksville Caregiver Charged with Neglect of Client, Identity Theft
Multi-Agency Investigation Results in Charges Against Former Senior Home Care Operator
NASHVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and multiple local and state agencies has resulted in a multiple-count indictment against a former operator of a Putnam County group home. On April 10th, and at the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant … Continue reading Multi-Agency Investigation Results in Charges Against Former Senior Home Care Operator
