Man Charged with Stealing Over $10,000 from Nursing Home Resident in Gaffney
In Gaffney, South Carolina, Brian Leslie Liles, who held power of attorney, has been charged with stealing over $10,000 from a nursing home resident by misusing funds.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 11, 2026 —
In Gaffney, South Carolina, a man identified as Brian Leslie Liles has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of over $10,000 from a nursing home resident. The funds were reportedly misused by Liles, who held power of attorney for the resident.
The charges stem from alleged financial improprieties involving funds belonging to an individual residing in a nursing home facility located in Gaffney. Authorities have stated that Liles was in a position of trust, holding power of attorney for the resident, a legal authority that permits managing another person’s financial affairs. The specific nursing home facility was not provided in the summary.
The amount alleged to have been stolen exceeds $10,000. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, and further details regarding the timeline of the alleged misuse of funds or the specific circumstances leading to the charges have not been publicly disclosed. The contractor’s name and the specific dates of the alleged offenses were not provided. Information regarding potential further legal proceedings or the outcome of the inspection was also not available. Liles’s current legal status or any plea entered were not detailed.
The case highlights concerns surrounding the protection of vulnerable individuals, particularly those under guardianship or with power of attorney arrangements, and the importance of oversight in financial management for residents of care facilities. Officials have not released the full details of the investigation or the evidence gathered. The exact date of the charges being filed was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Anisa Snipes on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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