A New York City police officer is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing close to $90,000 from elderly clients at a Westchester County bank—funds prosecutors say he later spent on lavish vacations, car payments, and a fitness subscription aimed at enhancing one’s backside.
According to the New York Post, 27-year-old Yeison Rodriguez Acosta was arrested Wednesday and charged with siphoning off approximately $87,243 from 14 client accounts while working as an operations coordinator at a Wells Fargo branch in Rye Brook. The role reportedly gave him direct access to sensitive customer information. Authorities allege the fraud didn’t stop after Acosta joined the NYPD—prosecutors claim the scheme carried on even after he completed the police academy this past May.
Court filings outline a long list of personal expenses allegedly funded by the stolen cash. Acosta is accused of using the money to pay off credit card balances, make payments on a BMW, and book a vacation to Aruba. Perhaps most eyebrow-raising, prosecutors say some of the funds went to a subscription for the fitness program “Booty By Jacks”.
The criminal complaint also alleges spending on Airbnb accommodations, insurance premiums, and other lifestyle-related purchases. Investigators say Acosta exploited internal banking systems to discreetly withdraw funds from elderly clients—many of whom were less likely to notice subtle account changes.
Facing 30 Charges, Officer Suspended Without Pay
Acosta was taken into custody while on duty and immediately suspended without pay by the NYPD. The following morning, he was arraigned on a 30-count complaint that includes:
- Nine counts of third-degree grand larceny
- Four counts of second-degree identity theft
- One count of first-degree identity theft
- Two counts of first-degree scheme to defraud
He has been released under supervision. The court ordered him to surrender his passport and mandated daily check-ins until his next court appearance.
In a press statement, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office said Acosta’s actions “do a disservice to his colleagues in law enforcement, who wear the badge honorably and took the same oath to protect and serve.”
