Fake charity scammer Christopher Ellingburg's jail sentence reduced on appeal

Natalie Croxon
Updated September 20 2019 - 11:01pm, first published 4:30pm
Christopher Ellingburg has had his jail term for collecting donations for a fake charity reduced on appeal. Picture: DARREN HOWE
Christopher Ellingburg has had his jail term for collecting donations for a fake charity reduced on appeal. Picture: DARREN HOWE

A man who pleaded guilty to running a fake charity that claimed to collect donations for terminally ill children has had his jail sentence significantly reduced on appeal.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

Journalist

Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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