Leominster woman allegedly steals $28,000 from patients while posing as health care professional

Regina Henaku, 33, has been indicted for theft and fraud, accused of stealing approximately $28,000 from 16 elderly individuals while impersonating a health care worker. Between August and November 2024, she worked at multiple health care agencies, using the identities of a relative and a former co-worker. Henaku's criminal activities included stealing credit and debit cards from elderly patients and misleading law enforcement by employing false identities. Her alleged actions highlight significant issues of elder abuse and fraud in health care settings.

Regina Henaku, 33, was indicted on nine counts including larceny, credit card fraud, and identity fraud, stemming from an elaborate scheme to steal from elderly patients.

Henaku allegedly posed as a caregiver at five different health care facilities, using stolen identities to defraud 16 elderly patients of approximately $28,000.

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