A woman who allegedly faked cancer and pocketed around $9,000 from charity fundraisers set up to assist with treatment of her condition has been charged with fraud.
“In January 2020, an online fundraising page was established for a woman who claimed she had a terminal illness,” NSW Police said in a statement today.
It’s alleged the woman stated she had bowel cancer and had been given three months to live.
“The 24-year-old woman allegedly raised approximately $9,000 from various fundraisers and community rallies, before claiming she had been cured,” NSW Police said.
“In September 2020, officers from Murrumbidgee Police District commenced an investigation following reports of the woman’s suspicious activities.
“Following extensive inquiries, the Darlington Point woman was issued a Court Attendance Notice yesterday for four counts of dishonestly obtain financial benefit by deception.”
She is due to appear at Griffith Local Court on February 2 next year.
