Queensland aged care facility worker charged with 113 offences

A woman who, police allege, obtained bank details from four elderly victims through her employment at an aged care facility in Rothwell — and used that information to make personal purchases between October 2024 and June 2025 — has been charged with 113 offences.

The charges follow an investigation by detectives from Redcliffe Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) into fraudulent purchases in 2024 and 2025; the woman, a 23-year-old from Margate, being charged with 110 counts of fraud and one count each of enter dwelling with intent, enter dwelling and commit, and obtaining identification information.

“I thank the victims and their loved ones for reporting suspicious banking activity and purchases,” Redcliffe CIB Officer in Charge Detective Senior Sergeant Lisa Elkins said. “Taking advantage of the elderly members in our community will not be tolerated.” The investigation, Elkins said, was extensive — looking into a web of online and in-person purchases.

The Queensland Government has an Elder Abuse Helpline and free seniors legal services, which can offer support to elderly people. If you or someone you know has been a victim of a similar offence, please contact police.

For more information, visit:

https://www.qld.gov.au/seniors/safety-protection/discrimination-abuse/elder-abuse/support-services

https://www.police.qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventing-crime/personal-safety/seniors-safety

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2501515160

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