Police in New Glasgow, N.S., say a 44-year-old woman faces fraud charges after funds went missing from the Pictou East Progressive Conservative Association.
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New Glasgow Regional Police began the investigation on Oct. 7, after Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston reported that an undisclosed amount of money had gone missing from his riding association’s account. Police allege that a volunteer who was acting as treasurer had withdrawn funds from the association’s account between 2016 and 2024.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.They say investigators seized mobile electronic devices, bank records and cash during a search of the home.
Cohoon has since been released and is to appear in Pictou provincial court on Dec. 2 to face charges of forgery, uttering a forged document, theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000.Houston revealed the investigation to reporters on Oct. 9, saying he felt an “incredible level of betrayal” over the matter.
The premier also said a volunteer he had known for many years had been dismissed from the association and the party.After Bank of Canada’s oversized cut, is lower and faster the new pace?G7 finalizes US$50B loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
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