Justice
Former guardian sentenced to prison for stealing from clients; victims must recover thousands of euros
A Rotterdam judge sentenced Vidhi B., a former guardian, to 1.5 years in prison for embezzling €400,000 from vulnerable clients and defrauding the National Fund for Children’s Aid of nearly €25,000. The court rejected her claim that she acted under pressure from a friend linked to a Slovenian sect, finding instead that she abused her position over several years. Victims, including Elias Gell de la Cruz, face significant financial losses, with some owed over €78,000 but eligible for only an initial €5,000 advance through state recovery measures if B. fails to repay within eight months.
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