Attawapiskat Co-Manager Faces Fraud Charges

The former co-manager of Attawapiskat First Nation has been charged with fraud over 5-thousand dollars and theft over 5-thousand dollars.

Nishnawbe-Aski Police Sergeant Jackie George says the charges stem for an 13 month long police investigation.

62-year-old Clayton Kennedy was co-manager of the northern Ontario band's finances from July 2010 until the end of the summer of 2012.

Kennedy will appear in court on May 28th.

In his private life, Kennedy is also the partner of Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence.