A Darlington Point woman who allegedly pretended to have terminal bowel cancer for financial gain has been charged by police.
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NSW Police say the woman, aged in her 20s, has been charged with fraud offences.
She allegedly raised about $9000 from various fundraisers and community rallies, before claiming she had been cured.
An online fundraising page was established in January for the woman, who claimed she had a terminal illness.
It is alleged the woman stated she had bowel cancer and had been given three months to live.
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In September, officers from Murrumbidgee Police District commenced an investigation following reports of the woman's suspicious activities.
Following extensive inquiries, the woman was issued a Court Attendance Notice on Monday, December 21 for four counts of dishonestly obtain financial benefit by deception.
She is due to appear at Griffith Local Court on Tuesday, February 2.
