Saint John collected $107K in mother's old age benefits after her death

Prices at the Pumps - April 17, 2024 #saltwire #energymarkets #pricesatthepumps #gaspricesSAINT JOHN, N.B. — A Saint John man who fraudulently collected his mother's old age benefits for almost eight years after her death has been given a two-year community sentence.

Haché called it"serious," and"more than a momentary lapse" in judgment because it continued over a years-long period. The Crown and defence reached a joint sentencing agreement of a two-year conditional sentence order, plus a $15,000 fine and a restitution order of $92,000, citing evidentiary issues in the Crown's case and mitigating factors in Raynes' favour, Haché said.

Raynes, who has no record, pleaded guilty and was remorseful, Haché said. Raynes works seasonally and supplants his income with old age security and the Canadian Pension Plan, and has work history involving insurance, event hosting, broadcasting and tourism, as well as volunteer experience, according to Haché. The judge said Raynes was said to have depression stemming from the charges and was hospitalized after a suicide attempt, and is taking counselling.

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