Charrybelle Talaue was sentenced to 115 days in jail on Feb. 3 after pleading guilty to five charges, including one count of forgery, two counts of identity fraud, and two counts of fraud.
The woman from Greater Victoria, who was charged in 2024, misrepresented herself as a registered nurse. The offences, believed to have begun in December 2023 and took place across the Capital Regional District.
As the investigation progressed, Central Saanich Police detectives extended their efforts into Alberta, where collaboration with local authorities led to additional charges.
While awaiting trial, Talaue fled the jurisdiction, prompting arrest warrants. She was later located across the border in Idaho, by Central Saanich detectives. With the assistance of federal and U.S. partners, Talaue was taken into custody and returned to Canada.
“This investigation was complex and required significant collaboration with law enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions,” said Chief Const. Ian Lawson. “The efforts of our members resulted in a successful conviction and helped ensure the continued safety of our community.”
The Peninsula News Review previously reported that Island Health alerted Central Saanich police in October 2023 after Talaue, 34 at the time, applied for a nursing position using suspicious documents.
The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives later confirmed that Talaue has never been a registered nurse in the province.