The OPP arrested three people in relation to a year-long investigation into an online fraud scam.
In October 2024, Prince Edward County OPP responded to a call where the victim had been defrauded for over $100,000 in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
The year-long investigation continued with the assistance of the Prince Edward County OPP Crime Unit, the OPP Regional Support Team, OPP Risk Offender Enforcement, OPP Aviation Services and the Winnipeg Police Service.
Between Tuesday, August 5 and Friday, August 8 three people were arrested and charged with Criminal Code offences.
Dennis Opoku, 23, of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:
Fraud over $5,000
Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Laundering proceeds of crime
Participation in criminal organization
Theft over $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime
Personating a peace officer
Kwame Boakye Appiah-Nuamah, 35, of Guelph has been charged with the following:
Fraud over $5,000
Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Laundering proceeds of crime
Participation in criminal organization
Theft over $5,000
Possession obtained by crime over $5,000
Mutala ZAKARI, 28, of Gloucester, has been charged with the following:
Fraud over $5,000
Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Laundering proceeds of crime
Participation in criminal organization
Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused are scheduled to appear in Belleville Court on a later date.
Arrest warrants have been sought for two other individuals related to this investigation.
The OPP wants to remind everyone to never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know, and trust.
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 (TIPS).
(BROCK ORMOND)
