An “out of control” addict splashed out on online gambling, cocaine and takeaways as she stole more than £75,000 from a trusting elderly couple while working as their carer
An “out of control” addict splashed out on online gambling, cocaine and takeaways as she stole more than £75,000 from a trusting elderly couple while working as their carer.
During “sophisticated” attempts to cover her tracks, she initially moved money within the victims’ accounts before transferring it into one in her own maiden name of Armstrong. Referring to a statement provided by Mr Gass — originally from Annan — before his death in December from Covid-19 at the age of 96, Mr Burke said: “Both of them said they had nothing to live for and asked how could they afford to survive.”
“She believes her behaviour is fully deserving of such a sentence,” said Mr Evans. “Had this been done to her parents, she would have wanted the perpetrator to go to prison.”
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Heartbroken' mother will never see sentimental jewellery again thanks to son who stole itA 'heartbroken' mother will never see her treasured wedding ring again because it was stolen by her own son, a court heard.
Read more »
St Albans: Hospital theatre manager jailed over £600k fraudHasan Abusheikha, 47, took bribes and stole equipment donated to the NHS to sell on, a trial hears.
Read more »
Sudan conflict: 85-year-old British citizen abandoned opposite UK embassyThe elderly couple were left to fend for themselves by the British embassy, their family tell the BBC.
Read more »
Care home loses bid to reduce £100,000 fine over resident's deathSt David's Care was fined after an elderly resident froze to death after leaving unnoticed.
Read more »