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Former Stylist Accused of Fraud Against Dementia Patient

12/26/2025

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Suhail Kwatra, a former Saks Fifth Avenue stylist, is accused in a Wall Street Journal investigation of exploiting Wendy Appel, a client diagnosed with dementia.
The accusations allege Appel was charged for luxury goods she did not receive and cite unauthorized charges by other clients since 2013.
Boston police filed a criminal complaint against Kwatra for fraud and larceny, reporting Saks losses $430,000, and arraignment is scheduled later this month.

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Suhail Kwatra, a former Saks Fifth Avenue stylist, is accused in a Wall Street Journal investigation of exploiting Wendy Appel, a client diagnosed with dementia.
The accusations allege Appel was charged for luxury goods she did not receive and cite unauthorized charges by other clients since 2013.
Boston police filed a criminal complaint against Kwatra for fraud and larceny, reporting Saks losses $430,000, and arraignment is scheduled later this month.