Victim Loses $150,000 in Fraud

 

On July 15th, Wellington County OPP began an investigation of fraud.

It was reported in June 2021 the victim had met the accused online and throughout the course of the relationship the accused asked the victim for money several times.

Between November 2021 and July 2022 around $150,000 was taken from the victims bank account without their consent.

As a result of investigation a 20 year old of Innisfil has been charged with Fraud Over $5000 and Theft Over $5000.

The accused will appear in Guelph court on June 20th.