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X.W. was charged with two counts of Fraud Over $5,000 and two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 out of Orillia courthouse. X.W. had a co-worker who advised her that she can assist X.W. with money transfers from overseas. The co-worker suggested that X.W. opened bank accounts and gave her full access to the bank accounts so that she could assist with money transfers. Unbeknownst to X.W., the co-worker used X.W.’s bank accounts for fraudulent transactions. X.W. was arrested and released on bail. She retained Mariya Protsenko of Neuberger & Partners LLP, Criminal Lawyers Toronto. Mariya received and analyzed disclosure. She met with X.W. and requested various documents from her including text messages between X.W. and her co-worker. Mariya provided a well put together detailed package with documents and other information to the Crown Attorney. Upon back-and-forth discussions with the Crown Attorney, the charges against X.W. were withdrawn.