Durham Police yesterdays said a 34-year-old male from Georgia, USA, is facing several fraud-related charges totaling more than $100,000.
On Wednesday, August 9, members from the Financial Crimes Unit concluded an investigation into ongoing fraud incidents that were taking place across Durham Region.
Investigators became aware of a male that was attending numerous financial institutions where he would identify himself as a retired NFL player. He would open bank accounts with fraudulent cheques and obtain a portion of the money prior to the cheque clearing. There is reason to believe the same male has been committing similar offences across Canada, said a police statement.
The suspect had made travel arrangements to return to the United States on August 9. DRPS Fraud Investigators worked in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations, US Customs and Border Protection as well as Peel Regional Police and arrested the suspect at night at Pearson International Airport.
The 34-year old was charged and held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspects and not convicted, and
2. Sometimes charges are dropped or amended.