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Winnipeg woman charged with fraud, accused of pocketing $27,000 from clients

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A 31-year-old woman is facing fraud and theft charges after an investigation into an incident at a south Winnipeg bank in November 2024.

Police said they learned that an employee of the financial institution had pocketed $27,000 in stolen client funds between April and June of last year.

The suspect was arrested Tuesday and charged with fraud and theft over $5,000. She was released on an appearance notice.

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Police said all of the financial losses have been recovered.

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