Crime

Leominster woman allegedly steals $28,000 from patients while posing as health care professional

Regina Henaku allegedly stole credit and debit cards from about 16 patients older than 60 and used the cards without their knowledge.

April 2, 2025

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A Leominster woman had indictments returned Friday for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from elderly people while posing as a health care professional, officials said.

Regina Henaku, 33, was indicted on March 20 on nine counts of larceny over $250 from an elder or disabled person, credit card fraud, attempted larceny over $250 from an elder or disabled person, identity fraud, and misleading the police/obstruction of justice, according to a statement from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office.

Between August and November 2024, Henaku allegedly used the identities and credentials of a relative and a former co-worker to pose as a professional caregiver, according to the statement. She gained employment at five different health care agencies and facilities within Worcester and Middlesex counties, staying at each place for several weeks.

Henaku allegedly stole credit and debit cards from about 16 patients older than 60 — some of whom were on MassHealth — and used the cards from 11 of those patients without their knowledge, stealing about $28,000, according to the statement.

The places Henaku had employment and allegedly stole from patients include a long-term care facility in Framingham, a senior living facility in Bedford, and assisted living facilities in Hudson and Leominster, according to the statement.

Henaku also allegedly misled the police by using the identity of a relative in their interactions, according to the statement.