Female Facing Charges Following Fraud Investigation

A 25-year-old woman is now facing charges following the conclusion of an investigation by the Financial Crimes Unit.

Members of the Financial Crimes Unit concluded an investigation into a woman who, under the pretense of needing funds to help with her mortgage, borrowed money from individuals. Subsequently, she diverted the funds to engage in a cryptocurrency scam, resulting in the complete loss of the borrowed funds.

Police are releasing the image of the woman in the attempt to locate additional victims.

Fatima IMRAN, age 25, of Oshawa, is charged with: Fraud over $5,000 x3, Obtain by False Pretence Over x 3 and Theft Over x 3.

She was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. Chapman of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5352.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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