Amador County officials allege that Gregory Brotherton, 66, owner of Posey's Hearing Aids in Jackson, obtained a loan from an elderly client and did not repay it. Brotherton was booked into county jail on felony charges that include elder abuse and theft by false pretenses; officials say the client was left more than $100,000 out.
CBS News reported that officials said the investigation began in May 2026, when an elderly victim came forward with allegations against Brotherton. Investigators allege he persuaded the victim to lend him a substantial amount and failed to repay it, resulting in a loss of more than $100,000, according to the CBS News report.
Charges Stem From Alleged Loan Scheme
Officials say the charges stem from the alleged loan arrangement. CBS News did not report the exact date of Brotherton's arrest or his current custody status beyond confirming that he was booked into the county jail.
Investigators say they are not treating the case as isolated. Per the same account, authorities are looking into other loans Brotherton received and believe there may be additional victims beyond the one who first came forward in May.
What Remains Unknown
Several details of the case have not been made public. No response from Brotherton, his attorney, or Posey's Hearing Aids has been reported, and it is not yet known whether additional victims will be identified or whether the other loans investigators are reviewing involved any wrongdoing.
Reporting suspected elder financial abuse
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation says suspected elder financial abuse can be reported to a local county Adult Protective Services office or local law enforcement.
