Wednesday 24 August 2016

Friend Of Care Home Woman Denies Nicking £10K From Her

A Camborne man, accused of swindling a female care home resident with early dementia out of £10,000, denied the allegation when he appeared in court.

John Abrahams, 72, of Stardust, Genista, Copper Hill, Troon claims the complainant was lucid when she agreed to pay him for legitimate work.


He was bailed to return to London's Blackfriars Crown Court for trial on January 3, next year.


He pleaded not guilty to fraud between January 1 and May 12, last year in that he dishonestly, with intent to make a gain, abused his position of trust as friend and helper of Dorothy Arnold my making bank withdrawls.


The offence is alleged to have taken place at 1 Fortress Grove, Kentish Town.


Abrahams also pleaded not guilty to acquiring, using or possessing criminal property, namely £10,000 on May 19, last year at 5 Hamlet Court, 23 Village Road, Enfield.


The complainant will give evidence during the trial via a live link to her care home.

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