Mervie Knowles, the embattled owner of the elderly care facility Home Away From Home, is currently in custody as part of an investigation into an alleged fraud complaint.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles stated that the inquiry centers around actions taken by Knowles in relation to one of her residents.
The scrutiny surrounding Knowles intensified after Philippa Carey publicly shared her concerns regarding her grandmother’s care.
Carey, who placed her ailing grandmother in Knowles' Grand Bahama facility in 2023 while working on another island, returned to find Knowles living in her grandmother's home.
Carey reported that her grandmother, Ingrid Carey, had gifted Knowles the property, along with her NIB pension and survivor's death benefits, and had granted her power of attorney.
Knowles acknowledged the situation and indicated that she would be vacating the home.
She requested a week to pack her belongings and asked the family for $20,000 to cover renovations she had undertaken on the property.
Knowles cited a desire to restore peace amid the ongoing controversy.
It is unclear if she will be formally charged.
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