South Jersey Woman Sentenced For Role In Stealing $2.7M From Elderly
MAYS LANDING, N.J. (AP) — State prosecutors say a southern New Jersey woman is headed to prison for her role in a scheme that stole more than $2.7 million from clients of a senior care company.
Sondra Steen received a 10-year term and also must pay restitution under the sentence imposed Friday. The 60-year-old Linwood woman had pleaded guilty last month to money laundering.
Steen admitted conspiring with her sister and a lawyer to steal from the clients of A Better Choice. The company the sisters ran offered services to wealthy elderly clients with no immediate family, such as errand assistance and help with paying bills.
Authorities say Steen used her clients' life savings to pay for a vacation condo and pool supplies.
The charges against Steen's sister are pending.
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