Perth mother Tara Michelle Enoka's sentencing for obtaining money through cancer fundraiser delayedBy Phoebe PinTopic:Scams and Fraud1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 5:16amTara Enoka is alleged to have lied about a cancer diagnosis to raise money on GoFundMe. (YouTube)In short: In an online video Tara Michelle Enoka said she had been diagnosed with breast and cervical cancer. She claimed more than $37,000 in donations through an online fundraiser set up through GoFundMe in 2021. What's next:Enoka was due to be sentenced on Monday, but her sentencing was delayed when it was revealed she was unsure of how to comply with an order to surrender the stolen property.abc.net.au/news/tara-michelle-enoka-possession-unlawfully-obtained-property/105281530Link copiedShareShare articleA Perth boxer accused of falsely claiming she had cancer to solicit more than $37,000 in donations does not know how to pay the money back, a WA court has heard.Tara Michelle Enoka was last year charged with gaining benefit by fraud, after an online fundraiser was set up through GoFundMe in 2021 to assist with treatment costs.In a video posted to YouTube from the 'Stand with Tara' channel, Enoka claimed she was battling breast and cervical cancer.Tara Enoka made a public plea for donations on YouTube. (YouTube)"My whole life I've never been the type of person that's ever asked anybody for help, and in the last couple of weeks, I've learned it's okay to ask for help," she said in the video."We are fundraising, we are raising the money to help pay for the treatments that I need to potentially save my life, so that I can be here for my kids to watch them grow up."The video has more than 2,000 views, with a page description stating the channel was set up to raise money for Enoka's treatment, and to "track her journey".In January Enoka pleaded guilty to the downgraded charge of possession of stolen or unlawfully obtained property.Sentencing delayShe had been due to be sentenced on Monday but this did not occur, with Enoka's defence counsel telling the Magistrates Court in Joondalup the 36-year-old was unsure how to comply with an order to surrender the stolen property.The court heard she had received the order two months ago, and was eager to start making payments to mitigate any sentence the court imposed, but hadn't received any direction on how to do so.A GoFundMe spokesperson said the organisation was aware of the matter, and all donors have been refunded."GoFundMe has a zero tolerance policy for misuse of our platform and cooperates with police investigations of those charged with wrongdoing," the spokesperson said."All donors to the fundraiser in question were refunded in June 2024, under GoFundMe's Giving Guarantee, after charges were laid against the beneficiary."Magistrate Raelene Johnston said the matter was serious, and imprisonment was a possibility.Tara Michelle Enoka pictured outside court on Monday. (ABC News: Phoebe Pin)She said the court would require the cash to be forfeited before Enoka's next court appearance, or for her to provide evidence showing how she intended to pay.The charge carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail or a fine of $24,000.Enoka is due to appear in court again in August, with the court hearing she was unable to attend earlier due to her participation in an overseas fight event.She spoke only to confirm her name, and did not address the media outside court.LoadingPosted 1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 5:16am, updated 13m ago13 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 6:08amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesNationals to give 'stability and strength' to the Coalition after Littleproud re-electedLIVEPhoto shows David Littleproud, flanked by Kevin Hogan and Bridget McKenzieRowland to become attorney-general on Albanese's new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese waves inside parliament house.One child is slapped, another vomits metal hooks: Inside an Australian childcare giantTopic:Child CarePhoto shows A still from a Snapchat video shows a baby on a bouncer crying.Is Chalmers prepared to follow Keating into the 'slaying' business?AAnalysis by Alan KohlerPhoto shows Jim Chalmers walks into QT smiling.Australian bomb disposal worker killed in UkraineTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows ukrainelandminesPopular nowLittleproud stays on as Nationals leader after party voteLIVEPhoto shows David Littleproud, flanked by Kevin Hogan and Bridget McKenzieRowland to become attorney-general on Albanese's new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese waves inside parliament house.Vandals damage culturally significant waterfalls loved by touristsTopic:VandalismPhoto shows spray paint letters on a rock wallRelated topicsCancerCourtsCrimePerthScams and FraudTop StoriesNationals to give 'stability and strength' to the Coalition after Littleproud re-electedTopic:Government and PoliticsPhoto shows David Littleproud, flanked by Kevin Hogan and Bridget McKenzieRowland to become attorney-general on Albanese's new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsOne child is slapped, another vomits metal hooks: Inside an Australian childcare giantTopic:Child CareIs Chalmers prepared to follow Keating into the 'slaying' business?AAnalysis by Alan KohlerAustralian bomb disposal worker killed in UkraineTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarJust InUkrainian ambassador visits regional cafe that put tariffs on US goodsTopic:Small Businesses20m ago20 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 6:00amLittleproud remains as Nationals leader, seeing off Canavan challengeTopic:Federal Government10m ago10 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 6:10am'Oblivious': This operator says light rail assistance is little helpTopic:State and Territory Government11m ago11 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 6:10amVandals damage culturally significant waterfalls loved by touristsTopic:Vandalism46m ago46 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 5:34amMore Just InBack to top