New York Attorney General Letitia James announced indictments under a new criminal deed theft law. Two residents, Deepa Roy and Victor Quimis, face charges for reportedly defrauding Renuka Bherwani, an elderly immigrant, of her home during hospice care. The legislation, effective since July 2024, criminalizes deed theft, extends the statute of limitations, and allows the Office of the Attorney General to prosecute these cases and return properties to rightful owners. Roy remains at large while Quimis has been arrested and faces significant prison time if convicted.
Deepa Roy and Victor Quimis face multiple felony charges for defrauding an elderly resident of her home in the first indictment under New York's new deed theft law.
The new legislation not only criminalizes deed theft but also extends the statute of limitations and empowers the Office of the Attorney General to prosecute the crime.
Renuka Bherwani, the victim, was an elderly widow receiving care at home when Roy and Quimis allegedly schemed to steal her property over two years.
Kamal Bherwani, son of the deceased victim, discovered the deed theft, illustrating the personal impact of these fraudulent schemes.
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