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Dansville Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $200,000 from Elderly Neighbor
Nahtaha Castner faces up to 22 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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A 46-year-old woman from Dansville, New York has pleaded guilty to conspiring with another person to steal over $252,000 from her 90-year-old neighbor between July 2020 and February 2023. Nahtaha Castner and her accomplice gained access to the victim's banking information and withdrew money through ATMs, as well as used the victim's personal information to apply for and use three credit cards for fraudulent purchases.
Why it matters
Crimes targeting the elderly are unfortunately common, as older adults can be more vulnerable to financial exploitation. This case highlights the need for stronger protections and oversight to prevent such large-scale theft from occurring, especially when perpetrated by someone in a position of trust near the victim.
The details
According to officials, Castner and her accomplice conspired to defraud the 90-year-old neighbor by gaining access to their banking information and withdrawing a total of $252,672.97 through ATM withdrawals. They also used the victim's personal information to apply for and use three credit cards, making $2,000 in fraudulent purchases against three financial firms.
- Between July 2020 and February 2023, Castner and her accomplice carried out the theft and fraud.
- On Wednesday, Castner pleaded guilty to the charges.
- Castner will be sentenced on June 9.
The players
Nahtaha Castner
A 46-year-old woman from Dansville, New York who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for stealing over $252,000 from her 90-year-old neighbor.
90-year-old neighbor
The elderly victim whose banking information and personal identity were used by Castner and her accomplice to steal over $252,000.
What’s next
Castner will be sentenced on June 9 and faces a minimum of two years and a maximum of 22 years in prison, along with a $250,000 fine.
The takeaway
This case highlights the need for stronger protections and oversight to prevent financial exploitation of vulnerable elderly individuals, even by those in positions of trust near the victim.
