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The defendants are alleged to have embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from individuals who were under guardianship and lived in group homes according to WXYZ News. Jennifer Runyan, Special Agent in charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office, stated, "These four defendants allegedly conspired to steal from some of our most vulnerable citizens — looting bank accounts, exploiting legal authority, and profiting off those who relied on them for care and protection."  MEJI Systemic Advocacy Attorney Nicole Shannon noted that the "brazen" alleged actions of the defendants highlight the weaknesses in the guardianship and conservatorship system and reinforce the need for real reforms to provide more robust protection for vulnerable individuals.