The offender was convicted of defrauding a fellow church member of $23,643 under the guise of an investment scheme.
The Crown sought a 90-day jail sentence, while the defence requested a conditional discharge.
The court emphasized the planning involved, the vulnerability of the victim, and the lack of recovery or remorse.
The offender was sentenced to 45 days of intermittent custody, followed by 18 months of probation, and ordered to pay full restitution.
