71-year-old woman charged with $100K fraud, Chatham-Kent Police say

The Chatham-Kent police crest is seen on a uniform in Chatham, Ont. (Chris Campbell / CTV Windsor)

A 71-year-old woman has been charged after she allegedly defrauded an 80-year-old woman of $100,000 and then skipped a court appearance after being granted bail.

According to a news release from the Chatham-Kent Police Service, a 71-year-old London woman defrauded an 80-year-old woman of approximately $100,000 after claiming she needed money to cover experimental medical treatments.

Police say the fraud took place over a six-year period, from 2018 to 2024.

On Sept. 16, 2025 the accused surrendered to police, where she was then charged with fraud over $5,000. She was released on bail but failed to appear for her scheduled court date of Oct. 6, 2025.

A warrant was then issued for her arrest.

On Feb. 20 the accused was arrested on Third Street in Chatham where she was then transferred to police headquarters. She was released with conditions and a future court date of March 23, 2026.

Chatham-Kent police encourage residents, particularly seniors and their families, to remain vigilant about financial exploitation and to report any suspicious activity.