Durham police said a man is facing charges for using counterfeit Canadian bills at multiple businesses across Durham Region.
Police has warned of fake currency bills in circulation (see below).
On Saturday, February 7, the suspect targeted multiple retail stores in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa using counterfeit Bank of Canada $100 bills. The accused then returned the items for cash refunds in Toronto.
On Friday, March 13, officers arrested the man in Toronto following a month-long investigation into the counterfeit currency.
The 20-year old man from Toronto was held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Police have concerns the accused used counterfeit currency at other businesses.
Anyone who believes they have been victimized by either accused or that has any information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371.
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Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused parties as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.