A Paisley woman trusted to help an elderly family member with paying her bills has admitted stealing £45k from her.
Between November 1, 2021 and April 3, 2024, Maryth Gow stole £45000 from her 91-year-old aunt.
Gow, of Saucel Crescent, was trusted by her cousins to assist with their mother’s care, to take her on small day trips and out for lunch.
Part of the arrangement required Gow to assist in paying her aunt’s bills such as gas, electricity and phone bills.
Gow had access to her aunt’s bank card and PIN number in order to pay the bills.
However, the twisted 58-year-old instead made “multiple” cash withdrawals and debit transactions to benefit herself.
At Paisley Sheriff Court, defence agent Sam Anderson asked for background reports to be prepared given her client’s “lack of previous convictions” and reserved mitigation.
Sheriff Thomas Millar adjourned sentencing for the preparation of a criminal justice social work report and a restriction of liberty order assessment.
Gow had her bail continued and will return to court for sentencing next month.
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