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November 18, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA

AG Sunday Launches Elder Exploitation Section to Expand Protections for Older Pennsylvanians; Focus will be on Financial Theft and Fraud

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney General's Elder Exploitation Section - an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.

On Tuesday, Attorney General Sunday joined legislative leaders and advocate organizations at the State Capitol Building to formally announce the section's launch.

The section will primarily focus on cases involving financial exploitation, deception, and theft from older residents — typically perpetrated by relatives, caregivers, and/or appointed conservators and powers of attorney.

Speakers Include:
Dave Sunday, Attorney General of Pennsylvania
Jason Kavulich, Secretary of Pa. Department of Aging
Pa. Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr.
Pa. Representative Maureen Madden
Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania State Director



Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich joins Attorney General Dave Sunday as he announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich joins Attorney General Dave Sunday as he announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich joins Attorney General Dave Sunday as he announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. joins Attorney General Dave Sunday as he announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. joins Attorney General Dave Sunday as he announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. joins Attorney General Dave Sunday as he announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. joins Attorney General Dave Sunday as he announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Representative Maureen Madden joins Attorney General Dave Sunday and discusses the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Representative Maureen Madden joins Attorney General Dave Sunday and discusses the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Representative Maureen Madden joins Attorney General Dave Sunday and discusses the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh joins Attorney General Dave Sunday and discusses the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh joins Attorney General Dave Sunday and discusses the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh joins Attorney General Dave Sunday and discusses the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney Generals Elder Exploitation Section  an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28599_oag_announcement_JF_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>