Financial Misconduct Reporting Steps

Summary

If you suspect financial misconduct by a Power of Attorney, report it to the Office of the Public Guardian and the police. You can report to the police either locally or where the incident occurred. Consider consulting an elder law solicitor for specialized advice. Reporting online is an option through the police website, or you can call the non-emergency number, 101, for assistance.

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I have an older brother (*) who took money from my mother's account whilst we were both joint POA and has not provided any details of expenses. This amounts to £*-*. He also lied to a Court of Protection case about a further £* taken. Would you advise that this should be reported to the police, please?
Hi ****! That sounds like a serious issue. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Report to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG): Since you're both acting as attorneys under a Power of Attorney, the OPG can investigate the misuse of funds.
- Police Report: You can report the matter to the police as theft or fraud.
- Legal Advice: Consult a solicitor who specializes in elder law or Power of Attorney issues.
Do you want to discuss any of these options further?
Thank you. How would I report this to the police, please? Local to me (I live near Guildford) or where my late mother used to live, in Bournemouth?
Hi ****! You can report this to the police in either location, but it may be more practical to start with your local police in Guildford. Here's how you can proceed:
- Visit your local police station in Guildford: Explain the situation and provide all relevant documents and evidence.
- Online/Phone Reporting: You can also report the crime online via the police website or call the non-emergency number, *.
Would you like to know more about reporting online or need help finding the nearest police station?
Yes, please. Reporting online.
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To report online, you can visit the official website of the police and look for the section to report a crime. You will need to provide details of the incident and any evidence you have. For non-emergencies, you can also call * for further assistance.
Would you like any more information on this process?
No, thank you. I will consider the advice you have provided. Thank you.
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It looks like **** has a serious issue involving potential misuse of funds by his brother. Reporting the matter to the police and the Office of the Public Guardian are the right steps. Since **** has declined further assistance for now, I'll respect his decision.
If **** needs any more assistance or information in the future, he can always reach out.
Thank you. Goodbye.
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**** has a significant issue with potential misuse of funds by his brother. He has the necessary information about reporting to the police and the Office of the Public Guardian. While he declined further assistance, he can always seek more help in the future if needed.