Christopher O. Johnson, 38, of Montgomery County, was charged after an Office of Attorney General investigation found he allegedly took life insurance payouts belonging to his former stepson, according to the release.
Investigators say Johnson stole more than $100,000 over a three-month period following the victim's mother's death from a stroke in 2025.
The victim, now 19, has lifelong cognitive and neurodevelopmental disabilities and relies on others for assistance with daily activities, the Attorney General's Office said.
Johnson was arrested in Upper Pottsgrove Township on Monday, June 1, on a warrant charging him with financial exploitation of a care-dependent person and related offenses, according to the release.
He was arraigned and released after bail was set at $25,000 unsecured. A judge also ordered that he have no contact with the victim.
"This defendant was once a parental figure for the victim, but instead of protecting a vulnerable young man during an incredibly difficult time, he exploited the victim's disability for his own financial gain," Sunday said.
"My office remains committed to holding accountable those who prey on vulnerable individuals and abuse positions of trust for personal profit."
The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Ani Hatza, according to the Attorney General's Office.
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