Advertisement

Elderly woman defrauded nearly 150k by caregiver: OPP

Leeds OPP have charged a 42-year-old for allegedly defrauding and elderly woman out of most of her life savings. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Leeds OPP say an elderly woman lost most of her life savings after being defrauded by her caregiver.

Police charged a 42-year-old Lansdowne woman, Martina Havel, who police say was the elderly woman’s caregiver at the time of the fraud.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

OPP say the 95-year-old woman, who lived in the Landsdowne and Gananoque area, lost $150,000 at the hands of her caregiver. The caregiver is also accused of stealing jewellery from the woman.

READ MORE: Man defrauded $3,500 through friend’s hacked Facebook account: OPP

Havel is facing charges of theft over $5,000; fraud over $5,000; false pretences over $5,000; theft under $5,000; possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000; and breach of trust.

She will appear in court in Brockville on March 1.

Advertisement

Sponsored content

AdChoices