The Criminal Investigation Division of the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges of Financial Exploitation of An Older Adult or Care-Dependent Person, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft by Deception, and Theft Failure to Make Required Disposition of Funds against David Bilbay on August 4, 2022.  These charges were brought in District Court 09-3-02, after an investigation found that Bilbay, in his role as a caretaker of an elderly family member, did divert monies from the victim to his own personal use.  The total amount of alleged theft was found to be approximately $88,000.  Bilbay refused to appear at arraignment and was taken into custody in Centre County on August 5, 2022.  Bilbay was arraigned and bail was set at $25,000 unsecured.

District Attorney Seán M. McCormack urged people to report to police situations where they believe elder abuse or exploitation is occurring.  “Due to deteriorating physical or cognitive conditions many elder adults are extremely vulnerable to being abused or taken advantage of.  The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office is committed to safeguarding the senior members of our community in both their personal and financial security.”  Persons having information of elder exploitation should contact their police department or the District Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at districtattorney@ccpa.net.

The information provided is merely an accusation. David Bilbay is presumed innocent until proven guilty.