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Independence woman charged with defrauding more than $1 million from elderly woman

  • Amanda Sargent, a 35-year-old woman, was arrested following a federal indictment on March 26, 2025.
  • Sargent's indictment stems from allegations that she defrauded an elderly victim, starting with a request in late 2021.
  • She allegedly connected with the victim through a Facebook group and made false claims for various needs.
  • The victim sent over $1 million between late 2021 and mid-2023; Sargent withdrew the funds in cash.
  • If Sargent is convicted on all five counts, she could face 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine per count.
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KMBC broke the news in Kansas City, United States on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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