Ex PresCare CEO charged with fraud
A former chief executive of aged care group PresCare will face court after he allegedly used a line of credit belonging to the Presbyterian Church on four separate occasions.
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A former PresCare chief executive will face court after he allegedly used a line of credit belonging to the Presbyterian Church on four separate occasions.
Gregory David Skelton, 56, was charged with four counts of fraud.
His matter was mentioned at the Brisbane Magistrate Court on Tuesday, where Mr Skelton was represented by Kristy Bell from Howden Saggers Lawyers.
Ms Bell said Mr Skelton did not appear in court due to being on watch-house bail.
According to court documents, Mr Skelton allegedly committed the fraudulent offences between July 2014 and March 2020.
It’s alleged that Mr Skelton dishonestly applied to his own use, the line of credit belonging to the Ministry of the Presbyterian Church Pty Ltd trading as PresCare - whilst he was a member of the governing body.
Magistrate Shane Elliot adjourned the matter to July 6.
PresCare has three aged care communities in Maryborough and Rockhampton, saying they support older Queenslanders to live their way with dignity and grace.
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