A fraudster who exploited a vulnerable man in her care by stealing his money for her own gain has been sentenced.
The victim, who has now passed away, was first made aware of the deceit when he began to receive letters from his energy provider and the local council following failed payments.
Nottinghamshire Police then launched an investigation and questioned Kelsey Jamson, who was a senior carer responsible for shopping on behalf of him.
Detectives uncovered that at least £20,000 had been taken between January 2019 and June 2021 without the man’s consent. The stolen money was spent for Jamson’s gain, including on her car insurance, fuel, and other miscellaneous items.
This deception left the victim – who was in his 70s at the time – in a precarious financial position.
In fact, once his bank account had been emptied, he had to rely on foodbanks to receive food.
When Jamson was interviewed by detectives, she claimed she had a good relationship with the victim and was given permission to use his money for the purchases.
This was soon disputed by him though, as access to his bank account was only provided so essential shopping and occasional cash withdrawals could be carried out.
Jamson, aged 32, of Meadow Close, Edwinstowe, eventually went on to plead guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position.
Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (5 June), she was handed a 15-month jail sentence, suspended for two years.
Jamson is also required to participate in mental health treatment for 12 months.
Detective Constable Akil Kapasi, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Economic Crime Unit, said:
“When you are responsible for someone’s care, you are entrusted with their physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing because they are unable to manage these things themselves.
“Jamson went on to abuse that position in the most appalling way, using the victim’s own money to fund her lifestyle which left him in a precarious financial situation.
“Faced with undeniable evidence, Jamson had no choice but to eventually plead guilty.
“Sadly, the victim passed away before he was able to see justice served.
“However, I hope this sends a clear message to offenders that we will do everything in our power to ensure that they are put before the courts.”
