65-year-old Sarnia resident, Bernd Adamek, accused of defrauding locals with fake ailing wife stories, previously served a prison sentence for similar schemes.

65-year-old Sarnia resident, Bernd Adamek, has been accused of defrauding local residents using fake stories about his ailing wife. He served a six-month prison sentence for similar schemes and received a tongue-lashing from the sentencing judge. Adamek tried and failed to get small amounts of money from various locations, including Trinity Anglican Church, a grocery store, and a Taco Bell.