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Westchester Mom Sentenced For Cancer Scam Westchester Mom Sentenced For Cancer Scam
Westchester Mom Sentenced For Cancer Scam The woman who admitted to defrauding donors out of more than $50,000 by misrepresenting the fact that she had terminal cancer has been sentenced. Vedoutie Hoobraj of Ardsley - also known as Shivonie Deokaran - was sentenced on Friday in White Plains Federal Court to two years in federal prison. She faced up to 20 years behind bars. Hoobraj pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud earlier this year following her arrest in Orlando. She admitted to engaging in an elaborate scheme to solicit donations for two years in Westchester by representing that she had terminal cancer and required money …

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Westchester Woman Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis In $50K Fraud To Be Sentenced Westchester Woman Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis In $50K Fraud To Be Sentenced
Westchester Woman Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis In $50K Fraud To Be Sentenced The woman who admitted to defrauding donors out of more than $50,000 by misrepresenting the fact that she had terminal cancer is scheduled to be sentenced this week. Vedoutie Hoorbraj of Ardsley - also known as Shivonie Deokaran - is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday. She faces up to 20 years behind bars, though a lighter sentence is expected. Hoorbraj after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud earlier this year following her arrest in Orlando. She admitted to engaging in an elaborate scheme to solicit donations for two years in Westchester by representing that she had terminal canc…

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Westchester Woman Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis In $50K Fraud Pleads Guilty Westchester Woman Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis In $50K Fraud Pleads Guilty
Westchester Woman Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis In $50K Fraud Pleads Guilty The Ardsley woman who admitted to defrauding Westchester County donors out of more than $50,000 by misrepresenting the fact that she had terminal cancer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Officials announced that Vedoutie Hoobraj - also known as Shivonie Deokaran is facing 20 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this month after being arrested in Florida last year after engaging in a scheme to solicit donations for two years in Westchester by representing that she had terminal cancer and required money for living and medical expenses. Hoobraj obtained donations and checks through tw…

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