October 28th 2024.
A woman from Perth, named Karen, has been sentenced to three years in jail for deceiving others about her own death in order to receive a life insurance payout. The court also ordered her to repay the money she fraudulently claimed. The 43-year-old mother, who works as an F45 instructor, had previously pleaded guilty to the charges against her.
According to the judge, Vicki Stewart, Karen's actions were not impulsive, but rather well thought out and required a great deal of effort and persistence. Karen had pretended to be her partner and claimed that she had died in a car accident in Broome the previous year, successfully receiving a payout of $700,000. Karen's sister, Ann Salkilld, was present during the sentencing and expressed her shock and disappointment at her sister's actions.
Ann said, "My first reaction was like, 'What, who does this?' But it doesn't surprise me that she's capable of doing things like that." When confronted by reporters from 9News in a Perth car park, Karen refused to answer any questions and instead asked, "Who the hell are you guys? I'm not talking to you guys."
The court also noted that Karen was struggling with debt and had set up an account in her partner's name, from which almost $550,000 will be released to the bank. The judge acknowledged that Karen was living beyond her means and had over-committed herself financially. As part of her sentence, Karen has been ordered to repay $101,000 to the insurance company. She will be eligible for parole in 18 months.
In light of this situation, it is important to remember that crisis support is available for anyone who may be struggling. Organizations such as Lifeline can be reached at 13 11 14 for support and assistance. Let us all learn from this incident and make better choices in our lives.
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