An indictment has been filed against a Manhattan building superintendent who allegedly stole more than $350,000 from a centenarian who lived in the Chelsea apartment complex where she was employed. According to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, the superintendent, Rosalind Hernandez, 56, is suspected of misusing her authority as the man’s power of attorney to embezzle money from his bank accounts.
Hernandez’s friendship with the unnamed 100-year-old man started off as a pleasant association, according to the indictment. When Hernandez proposed that she be given Power of Attorney to handle the old man’s affairs, it finally changed to a fiduciary one. According to the accusation, Hernandez quickly abused his newly acquired power by carrying out illegal financial operations. Hernandez is charged with writing sizable checks to third parties and utilizing the victim’s bank accounts to make personal purchases during the July 26, 2023, to June 2, 2024, heist.
“It is alleged that Rosalind Hernandez took more than $350,000 from a 100-year-old man who gave her his Power of Attorney. In a statement provided by the Manhattan DA’s office, District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. claimed that although the victim had depended on Ms. Hernandez for assistance, she had betrayed his confidence and embezzled his hard-earned money out of personal greed after becoming friends with him. He also urged potential victims to contact the Elder Abuse Unit and underlined the dedication to taking those responsible for preying on vulnerable older individuals accountable.
Hernandez was given financial management responsibilities by the accused victim, who had been seriously injured in a fall. Hernandez is accused of egregiously taking advantage of his money when he was recovering with relatives. According to documents, the expenses included a haircut, a subscription to an entrepreneurial training program, personal shopping sprees for clothes and lingerie, and more than $900 in Lyft rides paid for with the man’s bank card. According to the DA’s office, the theft was discovered after the old man had fully recovered from his injuries and regained control of his finances. Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and Grand Larceny in the Third Degree are the charges against Hernandez.
The prosecution is being handled by Assistant D.A. Raphaelle Monty, Deputy Chief of the Elder Abuse Unit, under the direction of Executive Assistant D.A. Justin McNabney and Assistant D.A.s Jeanine Launay and Shannon Lucey. Alexandra Welch, the Senior Investigative Analyst for Elder Abuse, and Detective Daniel Roth and Sergeant Robin Castillo of the DANY Squad have all been recognized for their contributions to the investigation. The indictment serves as a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities that can come with aging and the grave need to respect and safeguard persons who have aged but not withered while this legal process progresses.
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