Renee Leslie Hancock, 38, Marsden in Beenleigh Court for TMR fraud

A Logan NDIS worker fraudulently used her mother’s identity to falsely nominate her for more than $3,000 worth of fines from Transport and Main Roads, a court has heard.

Renee Leslie Hancock, 38, leaving Beenleigh Magistrates Court

A Logan NDIS worker fraudulently used her mother’s identity to falsely nominate her for more than $3,000 worth of fines from Transport and Main Roads, a court has heard.

Renee Leslie Hancock, 38, pleaded guilty in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on April 5 to attempted fraud, two counts of dishonestly inducing a person to act and three counts of obtaining or dealing with another entity’s identity for an indictable offence.

The court heard the Marsden mother of two used her own mother’s date of birth and address to nominate her for fines on July 30, 2022.

She also committed offences on September, last year and between July and November in Brisbane City.

The court heard the total figure for the fines was $3,234.

Senior Sergeant Karine Evans said these were serious charges.

“This type of behaviour is becoming more and more prevalent in society so deterrence is an important factor to consider,” she said.

Defence lawyer Layla King said Hancock worked from home for the NDIS and had no criminal history.

“The offending is out of character she understands the seriousness and is remorseful for her actions,” she said.

“Ms Hancock doesn’t make any excuse for her conduct, she just didn’t want to lose her driver’s licence and it affect the family home, for her kids.

“These offences do strike at the heart of the administration of justice, that is acknowledged.”

Magistrate Gary finger considered imprisonment but said due to Hancock’s lack of history and her genuine remorse, a fine was more appropriate.

She was fined $2500 and no conviction was recorded.

Originally published as Renee Leslie Hancock, 38, Marsden in Beenleigh Court for TMR fraud