A 46-year-old Cobourg man has been arrested in a fraud investigation.
In July 2024, police opened a fraud investigation after an individual fraudulently cashed a cheque at a local financial institution.
Police identified a suspect, and a warrant was sought for their arrest.
On Monday, February 24, 2025, police on general patrol observed the individual on an outstanding warrant.
As a result of the investigation, the 46-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with Make Forged Document, Use Forged Document, Drawing Document without Authority, Fraud Under $5,000, Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Probation.
The accused was held for a bail hearing.