Bank Employee Accused Of Swindling Seniors Out Of $50,000
NATOMAS (CBS13) — A bank employee accused of swindling two seniors out of tens of thousands of dollars has been arrested, and there may be more victims.
Investigators say Daniel Lawrence, a former SAFE Credit Union employee, befriended and targeted two elderly customers—an 86-year-old man and his 96-year-old sister-in-law.
"He had developed a rapport with his banker, the suspect, and the suspect was able to gain his trust," Sacramento County Sheriff Sgt. Lisa Bowman said.
Officials say he stole more than $50,000 from the victims.
The credit union CEO says by law they couldn't give details, but says they learned of the alleged crime when one of the victim's family members noticed a discrepancy in their account. That's when the credit union investigators dug deeper.
"At this point, we're not sure if there are more victims tied to the suspect," Bowman said.
CBS13 learned once the investigation began unfolding, Lawrence resigned from his position at the credit union and got another job at U.S. Bank on Del Paso Road in Natomas.
The credit union's CEO said the victims got their money back immediately and in full.
A statement from U.S. Bank said the company is investigating the matter, but does not believe any customers at the bank were affected.
