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Broker accused of defrauding elderly widow

Allegedly drove client, 83, to banks to withdraw $1.5m

By Beth Healy
Globe Staff / November 17, 2011

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A Wellesley stockbroker provided a door-to-door chauffeur service for one his clients, an 83-year-old widow, but according to the state, his intentions were hardly altruistic. Paul J. Dumouchel allegedly drove his client - who suffers from the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease - to five community bank branches where she held accounts, and had her withdraw a total of $1.5 million. He then invested the money in annuities and mutual funds, according to charges filed by the state.

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