Prelim set for Taber man accused in major fraud case
TABER – A preliminary inquiry has been set for a 45-year old Taber man, charged in a major fraud case.
Scott Blanchard is accused of taking nearly $500,000 from the Oilmen’s Club in Taber, while he was the manager. Taber Police say they received a complaint on October 23, 2014, of a possible fraud, resulting in charges of theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000 against Blanchard.
The prelim will determine if there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial, with Blanchard already having elected trial by judge and jury.
Following a court appearance in August, Blanchard’s lawyer Doug Carle spoke to the media and pointed the finger at someone else.