Cobourg Police – Whitby Woman Facing Several Fraud Charges in Telephone Scam (Name Released)

In Police Blotter

A 26-year-old Whitby woman faces charges after a police investigation into a telephone scam.

In May 2024, police opened an investigation after receiving a report of a Cobourg resident being defrauded thousands of dollars through a telephone scam. The accused posed as a bank representative and tricked the residents into turning over their credit and debit cards. Fraudulent purchases were made with the victim’s credit and debit cards at several businesses in the GTA.

Police identified a suspect, and a warrant was sought for their arrest. On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at
approximately 6:30 a.m., a female attended the Cobourg Police Service to turn herself in on the outstanding warrant.

As a result, 26-year-old Akshayah THARMAKULENTHIRAN of Whitby was arrested and charged with

• Two counts of Fraud Over $5,000 contrary to section 380(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

• Nine counts of Fraud Under $5,000 contrary to section 380(1)(b) of the Criminal Code

• Eleven counts of Use of Credit Card contrary to section 342(1)(c) of the Criminal Code

• Two counts of Possession of a Credit Card contrary to section 342(1)(c) of the Criminal Code

• Two counts of Use of Credit Card Data contrary to section 342(3) of the Criminal Code

• Four Counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 contrary to section 355(b) of
the Criminal Code

The accused was held in custody pending a Show Cause Hearing and subsequently released by the court on a Release Order with conditions.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Northumberland OPP – Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Drug Arrest (Name Released)

The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a suspicious

Read More...

Win Tickets to World Premiere of REZ GAS at The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope

Today’s Northumberland and the Capitol Theatre are giving away two tickets to opening night of Rez Gas at on

Read More...

Construction Begins on Improvements at Welcome Intersection in Port Hope

Northumberland County is moving forward with improvements to the intersection of County Road 2, County Road 10, and County

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu