The Parole Board says fraudster Sharleen Lynch is making progress, but is still not ready to be released.
Lynch's former lover, Mark Shayne Jory, was convicted in 2015 of defrauding insurance companies of more than $300,000.
He committed his crimes after Lynch threatened to disclose details of their relationship to Jory's family unless he paid her money - the $187,036 she received was mostly used to fund Lynch's gambling.
In August 2015 Lynch was jailed for four years on one count of blackmail and seven of fraudulently using a document, relating to the insurance fraud.
In a parole decision released yesterday, the board said Lynch had taken steps to mitigate her risk of gambling by applying to be excluded from gambling venues near her upon release.
``This has been confirmed by the Problem Gambling Foundation.''
The board revealed Lynch has been working as a cleaner in the health unit, and had ``proven to be a reliable worker with a strong work ethic''.
The board said Lynch had ``consolidated'' on progress she made towards release, and would be seen again in September.
