Solicitor from Swindon jailed after stealing tens of thousands of pounds from two vulnerable people
The offences happened between December 2018 and February 2021.
A solicitor from Swindon has been jailed after admitting abusing her position to steal tens of thousands of pounds from two vulnerable people.
55 year-old Alison Griffiths, of Sheerwold Close in Stratton, appeared at Swindon Crown Court today after pleading guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position.
The offences happened between December 2018 and February 2021.
She was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment.
DC Dominic Maidment said: “These are two awful situations where Griffiths has taken advantage of her position and stolen tens of thousands of pounds from two vulnerable adults, one of whom is sadly no longer with us.
“As power of attorney, Griffiths was expected to safeguard the finances of the victims and act on their behalf in their best interests.
“Instead, she has abused their trust by transferring significant sums of money from their accounts into hers, meaning that in one of the cases, there was no money to pay for the victim’s care.
“Wiltshire Police will always seek to protect the most vulnerable in society and pursue those who take advantage to benefit themselves.
“Fraud can and does devastate families. I hope that this sentencing sends a clear message about how seriously police and the courts take such offences.”