53-year-old Eastover man arrested for exploitation of a vulnerable adult
Keith C. Suber was arrested for one count of exploitation of a vulnerable adult {43-35-0085 (D)} and one count of breach of trust with fraudulent intent, value $10,000 or more {16-13-0230(A)}.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested a 53-year-old Eastover man.
Keith C. Suber was arrested for one count of exploitation of a vulnerable adult {43-35-0085 (D)} and one count of breach of trust with fraudulent intent, value $10,000 or more {16-13-0230(A)}.
An investigation by VAMPF revealed that, between January 5, 2018, and February 7, 2024, Suber knowingly made unlawful and unauthorized use of the funds and assets of a vulnerable adult, said the attorney general’s office.
It is alleged that while being entrusted as the victim’s power of attorney, Suber converted $202,753.05 in funds and assets of the victim’s money for his own personal use.
Investigators said the victim who was a vulnerable adult under SC law, resided at OPUS Post Acute Rehabilitation at the time of the alleged misconduct.
The alleged misconduct was made aware to the unit by OPUS Post Acute Rehabilitation.
Suber was booked at the Lexington County Detention Center on Tuesday, July 30.
Exploitation of a vulnerable adult is a felony and, upon conviction, has a penalty of up to five years in prison, a fine up to $5,000, or both.
Breach of trust value more than $10,000 is a felony and, upon conviction, has a penalty of up to 10 years in prison or a fine at the discretion of the court.
