A woman accused of impersonating a nurse on Vancouver Island has been arrested in the U.S. and returned to Canada to face fraud and identity charges.
An alleged fake nurse who posed as a registered healthcare professional across Vancouver Island has been arrested in the United States and returned to Canada to face charges.
Charrybelle Talaue, who used multiple aliases, had been wanted for months after she fled the country while awaiting trial on fraud, forgery, and personation charges.
Criminal Activity Spanned Across Victoria Region
According to Central Saanich police, the offences are believed to have begun in December 2023 and occurred across the Capital Regional District, including the Victoria area. Police say Talaue falsely presented herself as a qualified nurse and practiced in unauthorized healthcare settings.
Her alleged misconduct triggered concern throughout the healthcare community and led to additional charges in Alberta.
List of Aliases and Interstate Manhunt
Talaue reportedly operated under a long list of identities, including:
- Charrybelle Perez Talaue
- Belle Marie
- Yves Anglehart
- Charie Talaue
- Belle Yves Talaue Anglehart
- And other variations combining her names
Her multiple aliases complicated the investigation and delayed her capture. Once it was confirmed she had fled across the border, warrants were issued, prompting international cooperation.
Arrested in Idaho With U.S. Federal Help
The search came to a close when Talaue was located in Idaho, where she was apprehended with the assistance of the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She has now been extradited back to Canada.
Central Saanich police announced her arrest publicly on Tuesday.
B.C. Health Officials Urge Credential Verification
While B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix declined to speak directly on the case last year, he condemned the broader issue of medical credential fraud, calling it “a disservice to the trained professionals who supported the province through the pandemic.”
The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives reminds the public that anyone can verify a nurse’s credentials through their official licensing database.
As legal proceedings resume, the case underscores the critical importance of verifying healthcare credentials.
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