NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Hialeah man arrested for allegedly stealing $86,000 from elderly parents
Rafael Evelio Barcelo, 67, faces felony charges for allegedly withdrawing $86,000 from his elderly parents' retirement and savings accounts without their consent. Police report the funds were taken via two unauthorized transactions in early 2025 while Barcelo was acting as a caregiver for his 90-year-old father and 86-year-old mother.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The case highlights the legal consequences of financial exploitation of elderly individuals, involving the loss of retirement funds intended for essential living expenses like property taxes and medical care.
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Who's Mentioned
locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“facility where Barcelo is being held”organizationWells Fargo“bank where Barcelo allegedly deposited stolen funds”organizationShophar LLC“business entity owned by Barcelo's son that received a $34,000 check”organizationLeon Medical Center“medical facility contacted regarding the father's care”organizationHialeah Police Department“investigating agency that filed the arrest warrant”organizationBank of America“financial institution where the victims held accounts”personRafael Evelio Barcelo“67-year-old Hialeah man charged with financial exploitation”