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Power of Attorney Abuse: Woman Sentenced for £900K Fraud

9/6/2025

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Susan Bruland, 57, from Banbury, received a five-year prison sentence for defrauding an elderly couple of over £900,000.
She misused her power of attorney, diverting funds for personal expenses from July 2022 to October 2023.
Bruland opened bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets, investing £150,000 of the stolen funds in cryptocurrency.
Police launched an investigation after detecting large transactions in the couple's accounts.
Authorities stress the need for careful selection of power of attorney to prevent exploitation.

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Susan Bruland, 57, from Banbury, received a five-year prison sentence for defrauding an elderly couple of over £900,000.
She misused her power of attorney, diverting funds for personal expenses from July 2022 to October 2023.
Bruland opened bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets, investing £150,000 of the stolen funds in cryptocurrency.
Police launched an investigation after detecting large transactions in the couple's accounts.
Authorities stress the need for careful selection of power of attorney to prevent exploitation.