Male Arrested Following Counterfeit Currency Investigation

An Oshawa male is facing multiple charges following a counterfeit currency investigation by the DRPS Financial Crimes Unit.

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the suspect hired a taxi in Oshawa and requested transportation to a local convenience store. While inside the store, he used a counterfeit $100 bill to make a purchase. The suspect later re-entered the same taxi and paid the fare using a second counterfeit $100 bill.

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the male was located and successfully arrested without incident.

Dwain GLOVER, age 43, of Oshawa, is charged with: Fraud Under $5,000 x2, Uttering Counterfeit Money x2.

The accused was held for a bail hearing. 

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst. Kane of the DRPS Financial Crimes Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5371.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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