Achi news desk-
A Medicine Hat, Alta., woman is facing several charges in connection with the alleged theft of thousands of dollars from the Royal Canadian Legion in Redcliff.
RCMP said the woman was charged on March 5 following an extensive investigation that spanned more than a year.
Police said they initially received a complaint about fraud and theft that occurred at the Legion on March 31, 2022.
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The RCMP investigation revealed that “approximately $60,000 was stolen from the Legion and the offenses occurred between March 1, 2020, and March 31, 2022.”
Kristine Huff, 32, is charged with fraud and theft over $5,000.
She is scheduled to appear in court at Medicine Hat court on May 8, 2024.
RCMP would not confirm whether Huff was an employee of the Legion but she is referred to as such in Legion social media messages.
Global News has reached out to the Redcliff Legion for comment.
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