One individual has been charged following a fraud investigation in Lakeshore.

In February 2024, a fraud was reported to the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

The investigation began after police received a complaint from an individual who had been defrauded of approximately $18,500.

The victim informed police they had entered into a relationship engaging in intimate activities. The accused then claimed to be pregnant and demanded money for medical expenses.

On June 6, 2024, investigators arrested a 26-year-old female of Windsor, and charged her with:

·        Fraud over $5000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor at a later date.

Investigators believe there may be others who have been a victim of this romance scam. If you are a victim, or have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or https://www.catchcrooks.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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