Libby man accused of cheating elderly Troy woman out of thousands
A Libby man is facing felony charges of defrauding an elderly Troy woman out of nearly $90,000 after he allegedly gained control of her finances not long after the death of her husband.
Benjamin R. Swanson, 38, is accused of two felonies, including exploitation of an incapacitated person or vulnerable adult, and theft by embezzlement. The maximum sentence for each offense is 10 years in the Montana State Prison.
According to court documents, Swanson made hundreds of transactions totaling $87,620.89 in a span of 2 1/2-years between Nov. 1, 2019 and May 17, 2022.
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