New Brunswick Man Tricked Elderly Woman Into Giving Up Her Home, Prosecutors Say

New Brunswick, NJ - A New Brunswick man is accused of tricking a senior citizen into signing over the title to her home, and then withdrawing several thousands of dollars from her checking account, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said.

The investigation began after an anonymous tip was placed to state authorities at Adult Protective Services of the Division of Family and Children’s Services. Fady Chedid, 52, of New Brunswick, was arrested Friday after police said he convinced the older woman to first sign over the deed to her home. He then wrote several checks from her bank account between September 4, 2013 and June 2014. The checks were for various amounts, but in total they added up to several thousand dollars withdrawn from her account.

After the anonymous call tip was made, a legal guardian assigned by the state subsequently notified the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.

“The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office remains committed to investigating and prosecuting instances of elder fraud, abuse and exploitation.” Prosecutor Andrew Carey said.

Chedid was charged with two counts of theft and is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center in North Brunswick in lieu of $50,000 bail.

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New Brunswick Man Tricked Elderly Woman Into Giving Up Her Home, Prosecutors Say