Granddaughter Embezzles R$200,000 from Elderly Grandfather: Ponta Grossa Case

Granddaughter Investigated for Embezzling R$200,000 from Grandfather in Ponta Grossa A 35-year-old woman in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly embezzling R$200,000 from her 87-year-old grandfather. Police reports indicate the woman used deceptive tactics, creating a false narrative to explain the missing funds. She claimed that the government had cut her grandfather's benefits, a statement that has been disproven by investigators. "She always had some excuse," said the grandfather's daughter, who discovered the financial discrepancies. "She told my father the government had cut his salary in half, that his bonus didn't come because of government cuts." The investigation revealed that the woman had systematically diverted funds from her grandfather's pension and a court settlement (precatório) since 2021. The amount embezzled is confirmed to be R$172,000 from his pension and R$109,000 from the settlement. The woman has been charged with aggravated embezzlement (estelionato majorado) but will remain free pending trial. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of financial safeguards for the elderly and the devastating impact of family betrayal.