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New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $225,000 From Veteran
Publish Date
February 2, 2026
Category: Theft of Government Funds and Fiduciary Fraud (VBA)
District: New Hampshire
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Donald Estes, of Bath, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty to one count of
bank fraud for stealing approximately $225,000 from an elderly
disabled veteran. The veteran, who resided at a nursing home, was
unable to manage his finances or make independent decisions.
Initially, the veteran’s mother served as his legal guardian. After
her passing, the nursing home reached out to Estes asking whether he
would serve as the victim’s legal guardian. Estes never applied to
become the guardian; however, he had the veteran sign an agreement
granting him access to the veteran’s bank account. Over several years,
Estes withdrew funds from the veteran’s account for personal
purchases. The VA OIG and the US Postal Inspection Service
investigated this case.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-nh/pr/bath-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-225000-elderly-disabled-veteran


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Ray B Davis, Jr
https://www.valaw.org
East Flat Rock, NC 28726