Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with a year-long investigation into an online fraud scam.
Prince Edward OPP began the investigating an incident in Oct. 2024 in which an individual from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory had been defrauded for over $100,000.
The extensive investigation was led by the Prince Edward County OPP Crime Unit, with assistance from the OPP Regional Support Team, OPP Risk Offender Enforcement Unit, OPP Aviation Services and the Winnipeg Police Service.
Police said Diana Addae, 27, of Mississauga, and Kenneth Danumon, 23 of Guelph, turned themselves in to the OPP in Toronto on Wednesday.
They had been the subject of outstanding arrest warrants. Both have been charged with:
- Fraud over $5,000 – two counts
- Theft over $5,000
- Laundering proceeds of crime
- Participation in criminal organization
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
Both of these accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear by video before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Friday.
Three other people, from Winnipeg, Guelph and Ottawa were charged earlier in connection with this case and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a later date.
Police are reminding the not to send money or give credit cards to anyone you do not know and trust, and never share your online bank account details.
If you or someone you know suspect they’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your local police service, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
(NICOLE KLEINSTEUBER)
