Woman charged with defrauding 101-year-old

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A Huntsville woman has been charged with allegedly defrauding a 101-year-old.

On May 21 just after 2 p.m., the OPP was alerted of a suspected fraud at a bank in Huntsville.

Investigators say a woman, 45, tried to deposit a cheque that belonged to the 101-year-old.

The woman was charged with fraud under $5,000 and obtaining by false pretense.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.