Help Solve a Crime Leads to Arrest in Fraud Investigation

A male is facing charges after assistance from a Help Solve a Crime led to his arrest.

Between February and April 2026, the male suspect attended a number of stores in the Region of Durham where he purchased items with counterfeit money. The accused would then attend similar stores and return the merchandise for genuine money. 

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the suspect was identified with assistance from a Help Solve a Crime post, and taken into custody in Pickering.

Nikhil Sameer TELANG, age 19 from Toronto is charged with: Fraud Under $5000 x5, Utter Counterfeit Money x5, and Possession of Property Obtained By Crime Under $5000

He was released on an Undertaking.

DRPS would like to thank the public for providing information that led to the arrest.         

Anyone with information is asked to contact DRPS at 905-579-1520 ext.. 

Anonymous information can also be provided to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.

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