Brenda Martin, 51 yrs of age, is found guilty by Mexican judge on Tuesday guilty of money laundering. The Ontario woman is sentenced to five years in prison without parole and a fine of close to $3,500. Crying and screaming was the reaction when she heard the verdict. According to friends of Martin, she will be appealing to serve her sentence in Canada.
Martin was found guilty of being part of a $60-million internet fraud scheme run by Canadian Alyn Waage, who was convicted of fraud in 2006. He is serving a 10-year term in a U.S. prison. Martin maintained her innocence, saying she worked for Waage only as a chef. Waage has testified Martin was unaware of his activities.
Martin’s mother alleged corruption within the Mexican judicial system. More on CBC news.