In a departure from the Crown’s recommendation of two years, the Nunavut judge emphasized the severity of Manji’s actions, stating that she exploited the territory’s Inuit community by stealing their identity. The judge pointed out that Manji’s fraudulent activities victimized the family of an elderly Inuk woman who has since passed away, highlighting the egregious nature of the crime against Indigenous Peoples.
Charges against Manji’s daughters were dropped following her guilty plea. The sentencing serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of identity fraud, particularly against vulnerable communities.
