*****
The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with fraud related charges following a series of transactions.
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:51 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Grey Road 7 in the Municipality of Meaford.
As the day went on, officers responded to other calls for service involving the same vehicle.
It was discovered that the vehicle had been sold via what is believed to be a fraudulent transaction using an online buy and sell site.
The Grey Bruce OPP identified the accused, and they were arrested around 5:00 p.m. on the same day.
The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Ricky Sousa, 27, from Hamilton, with the following offences:
- Fraud over $5000 (two counts)
- Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.
The Grey Bruce OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of resources available to better understand frauds and scams in their area.
Those looking for information can access it online at the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre.
The Grey Bruce OPP continues to run community information sessions on fraud, and community groups are encouraged to contact their local OPP detachment should they want to arrange presentations.
*****
source: media release, Grey Bruce OPP
