Support worker fleeced thousands from client’s bank card for gambling – Stuff.co.nz

A Taranaki support worker with a gambling habit fleeced her client of nearly $6000, making 18 withdrawals from the victims bank account.

Over a fortnight in March 2019, Frances Marion Pickering used the victims card to withdraw cash at several ATMs throughout New Plymouth.

Pickering, 63, made eight withdrawals of $200 and 10 of $400, totalling $5600.

In an interview with police, she admitted to taking the money to fund her gambling habit, a summary of facts stated.

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