A BRACKNELL woman has been jailed for incidents of fraud, including some in Woodley.
Donna Mullady, 49 and of Greenham Wood, was sentenced to 32 months in jail at a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Monday, July 15.
She had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation at the same court on Monday, May 13.
It follows incidents which took place between November 2017 and February 2019, when Mullady stole more than £30,000 from three elderly victims while she was working as a carer.
While shopping for the victims, who were unable to do so for themselves, she would withdraw money from their bank accounts and deposit it into her own.
She also used the victims’ bank cards to shop in retail stores that they wouldn’t typically visit, including Primark, New Look, and JD Sports.
She used the victims’ money to pay off personal debts and loans, including her car loan and phone contracts, as well as paying for Botox treatment, skiing holidays, and trips to Thailand and Barbados.
Her victims were men aged 59, 82, and 91.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Rachel Pithers said: “I am extremely pleased that Mullady has been given a custodial sentence following what was a long and complex investigation.
“She was working as a carer to the elderly and vulnerable community at this time, yet she took advantage of vulnerable adults for her own personal gain.
“I would like to thank the victims and their families who have supported our investigation.
“Fraud is extremely damaging for individuals and, often, such investigations are complicated and challenging but as a force we will investigate and look to bring offenders before the courts to face justice.
“There are further details on our website about fraud and how people can report or get support if they’ve been, or they think a family member or friend has been, a victim.”
