Hospital targeted in $60,000 scam, suspect charged

A 48-year-old woman from Tecumseh, Paulette Jagatic, has been accused by the Windsor Police Service of defrauding Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) for more than $60,000.  

The investigation by the Windsor Police Financial Crimes Unit began in February 2023 following a report of fraud involving a hospital employee managing the volunteer association.  

It was found that $62,169 meant for the association was diverted into the suspect’s personal bank account over a five-year period, from November 2015 to September 2020. Jagatic faces charges of fraud exceeding $5,000.

If you have any information, please contact the Windsor Police Service Financial Crimes Unit at (519) 255 6700, ext. 4330. Also, contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at (519) 258-TIPS (8477) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

For support, individuals affected by this incident can reach out to Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879