A Henderson, Nevada mother has admitted to orchestrating a multi-layered fraud scheme that exploited personal relationships and public goodwill, pleading guilty to felony theft after collecting more than $20,000 under false pretenses, according to local reports and court records.
Haleigh Knight, the accused, used platforms including GoFundMe to solicit donations by falsely claiming she had cancer, while simultaneously deceiving a former friend and her family with fabricated travel opportunities. Authorities say the scheme ran from June 2023 through January 2025, culminating in a police investigation after repeated cancellations and mountingsuspicions.
Court documents reviewed by multiple outlets, including KSNV and the Las Vegas Review-Journal, indicate Knight was charged with theft exceeding $5,000 but less than $25,000. She entered a guilty plea in March and is scheduled for sentencing on June 24. Prosecutors say she could face between one and five years in prison, though the plea agreement allows for the possibility of reduced charges if conditions are met…