Sentence arguments for Jeff Borschowa, convicted of fraud and theft [Video]

The court head sentencing arguments on Thursday for an accountant who stole from a Red Deer woman’s estate over a 10-year period.

Jeff Borschowa, a family friend, was hired by Colleen Monier’s family in 2011 after she died of brain cancer.

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Calgary police launched an investigation after Monier’s family became suspicious over Borschowa’s activities as executor.

In 2021, he was charged with fraud and theft over $5,000.

Police say Borschowa stole more than $500,000 from the estate.

On Thursday, the Crown and defence made their submissions on sentencing for him, but both parties agreed that Borschowa likely only overcharged the family by between $225,000 and $250,000.

His defence lawyers cited a number of mental health concerns that could have led to his …