David L. Johnson, 66, of Greenwich, pleaded guilty on July 13 before U.S. District Judge Sarah F. Russell in New Haven to money laundering stemming from the embezzlement of more than $2 million from an elderly victim and his estate, according to a statement by David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Court documents and statements made in court show that Johnson operated Antique Treasures LLC and Greenwich Auction in Stamford. In October 2018, an individual executed a power of attorney, will, and trust naming Johnson as agent, executor, and successor trustee; Johnson was not named as a beneficiary. The victim died at age 87 in August 2020. After the death, Johnson stole more than $436,000 from one of the victim’s federal tax refund checks and ultimately took a total of $2,168,719.24 from the victim and his estate.
Johnson has paid approximately $1.1 million in restitution so far. He pleaded guilty to money laundering—a charge carrying a maximum prison term of 20 years—and is scheduled for sentencing on October 30.
Since his arrest on December 18, 2025, Johnson has been released on a $250,000 bond.
The matter is being investigated by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David T. Huang.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut prosecutes federal crimes within the district; it employs about 68 assistant U.S. attorneys and serves all of Connecticut under the Department of Justice while advancing justice initiatives that enhance quality of life for residents—many alumni have become judges or elected officials, according to the official website.