A woman from Dartmouth, N.S., with a criminal history of fraud and identity theft, is facing more than 50 fraud-related charges following her arrest last month. The alleged offenses occurred over a three-year period, primarily targeting her employer, a building supply store in Lower Sackville, according to Nova Scotia RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay.
The 47-year-old woman reportedly used forged sick notes and even a fake death certificate to gain financial benefits, including paid leave and funds from a co-worker-organized fundraiser.
She faces a total of 16 counts of fraud under $5,000, 19 counts of possession of property obtained by crime, and 20 counts related to the use or possession of forged documents. Upon her arrest, she was found with identification bearing five different names, and investigators believe there are more aliases associated with her.
During a search of a Dartmouth home, police also discovered an unlicensed bolt-action rifle, leading to several firearms charges against her.
This isn’t her first encounter with the law. In January 2013, she received a sentence for identity theft and fraud, resulting in an 18-month probation period. Additionally, in December 2012, she pleaded guilty to two offenses under the Income Tax Act, incurring fines of $4,179 and $15,368, along with a conditional sentence and probation.
