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Woman in alleged seniors cruise con to stand trial

Premier O’Neal had to bankroll the cruise for the seniors. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Henrietta Stapleton, a woman who allegedly swindled over $30,000 from seniors for a cruise in 2009, is scheduled to stand trial in the High Court on December 5, 2011.

During a court appearance on Monday October 31, Stapleton pleaded not guilty to 47 counts of theft.

According to court records, the accused woman, who was the manager of an agency ‘Cruise by Christine’, was contracted by the Social Development Department to arrange a cruise for seniors to commemorate the 2009 anniversary of Seniors Citizens Month.

However, it was later discovered that Stapleton only made seven bookings for the cruise out of a possible 64 individuals. In all, it is alleged she received $30,609.14, and Premier Ralph T O’Neal had to intervene and bankrolled the cruise for the seniors.

The Crown contended that the accused was operating ‘Cruise by Christine’ from her Great Mountain Home.

Stapleton is currently on bail, and will be represented by Stephen Daniels.

4 Responses to “Woman in alleged seniors cruise con to stand trial ”

  • hmm (04/11/2011, 08:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    aint nothing wrong with working from home... however the issue here is stealing, i thought we were suppose to be taking care of the elderly not giving them more grief..
  • Jog (04/11/2011, 16:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    That woman needs the book thrown at her! Our elder deserves to be treated better, doesnt she have an elderly mother or grandmother gosh man.
    • wait a min (04/11/2011, 23:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      wait to hear the full story before ayo jump to conclusion
      • Tuffbong33 (13/11/2011, 20:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Wait a min : REALLY! Let me send you one a fake cruise, and see how you like it! Drinks are on you!


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