Northumberland OPP – St. Catherines Man Charged with Contractor Fraud (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest in a fraud investigation.
On June 30, 2023, OPP recorded a complaint relating to a fraud which occurred at a residential property on Old Wooler Road in the Municipality of Brighton.
The complainant advised that towards the end of October 2022, $30,000 was paid to the contractor to complete work at the location. However, the individual discontinued, left existing renovations unfinished and their whereabouts was unknown to the caller. Efforts to resolve were undertaken by the victim prior to making a report to police.
An investigation was initiated where a person was identified and a warrant was sought for their arrest.
As a result, on August 27, 2024, officers arrested the individual wanted in connection with the incident.
Zachary EDWARDS, 30-years-old, from St. Catherines, has been charged with:
Fraud over $5,000.
The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.
Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.
If not a victim but an attempt was made, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre regardless. For more information, please visit: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca)
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