A 26-year-old Simi Valley man faces felony charges for allegedly stealing $100,000 from an 89-year-old he met at a McDonald's in Thousand Oaks. Prosecutors say the alleged scam began after the two met in June 2024, and the victim was later taken for the money.
WHO:William Bao Khoa Ly, 26; an 89-year-old victim
WHAT:Charged with felony theft after allegedly scamming an elderly man out of $100,000
WHEN:Jun 2024
WHERE:Thousand Oaks, California
WHY:Prosecutors allege Ly befriended the victim and then stole $100,000 from him.
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