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Female lawyer held, faces several fraud charges

Durham Police have arrested a 48-year-old female in a fraud-related investigation after a victim from Durham was defrauded of more than $9,000.

Investigators of the Financial Crimes Unit commenced their investigation in 2019 after allegations that the suspect had received deposits from the victim for various lawyer fees. The suspect accepted funds from the victim, including a deposit intended as a retainer fee and a cheque intended for probate. The suspect misappropriated the funds for personal use, said a police statement.

The suspect has not been permitted to practice law of any kind as of May 2018, it added.

The suspect from Uxbridge is charged with numerous fraud related charges. Names and further details available at www.drps.ca.

Investigators would like to ensure there are no other victims that have retained any form of legal services from the suspect, or her company..

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Finley of the Major Crime – Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5358.

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