Case Study: Ravi
Case Study: Ravi
Ravi is a retired teacher. He lives alone in a detached property in an affluent area. He has physical health issues and suffers from memory loss. His wife passed away two years ago, and he has no children.
Ravi is a victim of cuckooing to facilitate financial exploitation.
A young couple befriended Ravi at a ‘coffee and cake’ morning organised by his local church. They offered to buy him groceries and to mow his front lawn. Having built trust and dependence over time, the couple now live in Ravi’s home, drive his car, and are stealing money from his bank account. Ravi believes that the couple are his carers and is grateful for their help and companionship.
The warning signs of cuckooing for financial exploitation can be subtle. Were you able to identify them in Ravi’s case?
Outside the property:
● Resident does not answer the door
● Unknown individuals have access to the property
● Rehearsed accounts are offered
Inside the property:
● Elderly male resident
● Ravi is recently bereaved
● Ravi has poor physical and cognitive health
● Ravi presents as vulnerable and confused
● Living arrangements are unclear – Ravi indicates that the couple live in his property but
they seek to correct him
● The couple have access to Ravi’s car and finances