'She was evil': Former B.C. care aide sentenced for stealing from seniors
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A former care aide who preyed on vulnerable Metro Vancouver seniors, stealing tens of thousands of dollars from them, has been handed a four-year prison term.
A former care aide who preyed on vulnerable Metro Vancouver seniors, stealing tens of thousands of dollars from them, has been handed a four-year prison term.
“The words reprehensible, deplorable, terrible, I think all ring true to what Ms. Chamdal did to these people,” prosecutor Michael Fortino said during the sentencing hearing for Ana Chamdal Monday.
Chamdal, 32, earlier pleaded guilty in provincial court in Surrey to dozens of charges related to defrauding seniors of $60,000 and another $100,000 in attempted fraud.
Her 20 victims were mostly elderly, some disabled or cognitively impaired. One was a war veteran.
The judge called Chamdal’s actions premeditated.
“She was evil,” said one of her victims, Leonard, outside the courthouse.
After having a stroke and then becoming very sick, Chamdal showed up at Leonard’s door. He said she told him she was with Fraser Health and could help him get a free cleaning service.
