Police have charged a 25-year-old woman in relation to stalking and fraud offences committed against two men in southwest Queensland.
It will be alleged on two separate occasions between January and March this year, the woman befriended a 37-year-old Kingaroy man and a 31-year-old Tara man through social media channels before engaging in a short-term relationship with them.
It is alleged she then proceeded to stalk the men sending them large numbers of messages falsely claiming to be pregnant and seeking money for medical expenses.
The woman also allegedly sent fake ultrasound images and medical documentation months later falsely claiming she had given birth before demanding more money for medical expenses.
A 25-year-old Tugun woman has been charged with 16 offences including five counts of fraud, four counts each of forgery and uttering and one count each of stalking, possess dangerous drugs and possess utensil.
She has been remanded in custody to reappear in the Southport Magistrates Court on 19 September.
Police investigations are continuing into the woman's activities as detectives believe there may be more people who may have been contacted by her through social media, specifically in the Gold Coast region.
Anyone who may have information that may assist ongoing investigations are urged to contact police.
Quote this reference number: qp2501475177
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
