FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The case of Darren Keith Torgusson involves allegations that he used his Power of Attorney to make unauthorized transactions from a 76-year-old man’s bank account. The victim resides at Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls.
Court records indicate that on May 22, 2024, Torgusson wrote a check for $7,000 to himself and made six additional checks totaling over $120,603.39 between May 22 and June 26, 2024. The transactions included purchases of various items such as lawn equipment, tools, and vehicles.
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a report on June 25, 2024, alleging vulnerable adult maltreatment by Torgusson. A detective met with the victim who stated he had not communicated with Torgusson for about a year and did not authorize any of the transactions.
Torgusson appeared in court on November 4, where his bail was set at $20,000 without conditions or release requirements. He faces three felony counts each carrying a maximum fine of $100,000, imprisonment of up to 20 years, or both.
Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me