By The Staff Global News
A 47-year-old woman from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is facing a total of 50 fraud-related charges after allegedly forging sick notes and a death certificate to gain paid leave and donations from co-workers. According to the RCMP, the accused, identified as Alissa Kathryn MacGillivary—also known as Alexandra Ryan—carried out the fraudulent activities between 2021 and August 2024.
MacGillivary, an employee at a hardware store in Lower Sackville, reportedly forged medical documents to claim paid sick leave and participated in a co-worker-organized fundraiser under false pretenses, claiming the death of a loved one. RCMP responded to the report on August 15 and launched an investigation into the matter.
During their investigation, police discovered that MacGillivary had used multiple false identities. Authorities found identification bearing five different names at the time of her arrest on August 28. A search warrant executed at her home in Dartmouth led to the seizure of medical documents, electronic devices, multiple identification cards, and an unsecured rifle.
MacGillivary now faces multiple charges, including:
- 16 counts of fraud under $5,000
- 19 counts of possession of property obtained by crime
- 20 counts of using or possessing forged documents
- False pretence
- Contravention of storage regulations for the unsafe storage of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing its possession was unauthorized
The accused remains in custody and was scheduled for a court appearance on Thursday. The RCMP have made it clear that such fraudulent activities—especially those preying on community support—can have severe legal consequences.
