CLEVELAND, OH. – Tanya Alahmad, a 46-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay over $46,000 in restitution for defrauding an elderly victim.
Alahmad pleaded guilty to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft after forging a power of attorney to steal from the victim.
Court documents reveal that between November 2019 and February 2022, Alahmad gained the victim’s trust by offering help with cleaning and errands. She then forged the victim’s signature on a power of attorney, enabling her to access the victim’s finances.
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Alahmad used this fraudulent power to obtain credit and debit cards in the victim’s name, making unauthorized purchases and withdrawals. She even continued to exploit the victim’s accounts while they were hospitalized or in rehabilitation.
This case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. McDonough. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio expressed gratitude for the cooperation of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office and the Cleveland Police Department.
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This prosecution aligns with the Elder Justice Initiative, which aims to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud targeting older adults.
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