A NEWCASTLE woman has been charged by detectives, accused of defrauding a family member of more than $120,000 in Gunnedah.
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The woman, who lives in Cameron Park, has been released on bail on one count of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.
Police will allege in court, she dishonestly obtained about $124,000 from a Gunnedah family member.
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Between February 2017 and October 2018, police claim the 46-year-old woman was given power of attorney over the 84-year-old man's financial affairs.
During this time, Oxley investigators allege the woman transferred funds from the man's account into her own account and used the money for personal use.
Police launched an investigation after the situation was reported to Gunnedah officers, which culminated in her arrest at Newcastle police station on Wednesday.
She has been granted bail to appear in Gunnedah Local Court in early March.
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
