Woman Arrested in Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, Accused of Exploiting Elderly Victim and Stealing $345,000
A 56-year-old woman, Joy Yvette Holder, has been arrested in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, accused of exploiting an elderly victim in Pompano Beach. She is alleged to have misappropriated approximately $345,000 and illegally sold the victim's home without permission.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 18, 2026 —
A 56-year-old woman, Joy Yvette Holder, has been arrested in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area on charges related to the alleged exploitation of an elderly victim in Pompano Beach. Authorities accuse Holder of misappropriating approximately $345,000 from the victim.
In addition to the alleged financial misappropriation, Holder is also accused of illegally selling the victim’s home. The sale was reportedly conducted without the victim’s permission.
The details regarding the timeline of the alleged exploitation, the specific nature of the victim’s relationship with Holder, or the exact dates of the alleged misappropriation and property sale were not immediately available. The outcome of the legal proceedings and any further investigative steps are also pending.
Holder was taken into custody in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale region. The investigation into these allegations is ongoing. Further information is expected as the legal process develops.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Batchelor on www.local10.com, see more information here.
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