Suspect allegedly acquired greater than $10,000 from the sufferer
A Brampton man has been charged in relation to an alleged romance rip-off that reportedly lasted for months throughout 2020 and into 2021, Peel Regional Police stated.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the 64-year-old suspect was investigated by Peel police’s fraud bureau for allegedly receiving greater than $10,000 from his sufferer.
Police stated that by means of the investigation, it was discovered that the sufferer was sending cash to the person to allegedly pay authorized charges and medical payments, all for a promise to fulfill in individual sometime.
However, the investigation confirmed the lady by no means met the person.
The suspect was charged with possession of property obtained by crime. He was launched from police custody on an enterprise and can seem earlier than the Ontario Court of Justice in January to reply to the fees.
Investigators consider there could also be extra victims throughout the GTA and past.
Anyone with details about this incident or others which can be comparable can contact the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau at 905-453-3311, ext. 3335.a
