Oakland Co. Woman Steals More Than $200K From Vulnerable Adult: AG

SOUTH LYON, MI — An Oakland County woman is facing charges after stealing more than $200,000 from a vulnerable adult, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

Tracie Green, 64, of South Lyon was charged with two counts of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult $50,000 or more but less than $100,000 and one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult $100,000 or more.

She was placed in jail with a $50,000 bond. Her next court date is scheduled for Dec. 18.

Green, who was a family friend of the victim, offered to help care for the victim after he began to experience cognitive decline, officials said.

During that time, Green tried to add herself to the victim’s condo interest in South Lyon and also facilitated changes to the victim’s investment accounts in 2018 and 2020, officials said.

The changes ensured she would inherit half of the value of the accounts, which totaled over $400,000, when the victim died, officials said.

The victim died in 2021, officials said.

"It’s both baffling and reprehensible that people, especially those trusted by the victims and their families, take advantage of vulnerable members of our community for their own personal gain," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. "Our seniors deserve protection from such predatory behavior, and my department remains committed to holding accountable those who prey on vulnerable adults."