Multiple Arrests After Major Fraud Investigation in Durham Region

Two males and a female are facing numerous charges after the completion of a major fraud investigation.

In February 2026, members of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch concluded an investigation related to various banking frauds, involving numbered corporations, forged documents, fraudulent cheques, and fabricated employment records. The involved suspects purchased vehicles, and acquired credit card and line of credit debt close to $100,000 by using these fraudulent means.

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, members of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch located two suspects and took them into custody without incident. A third suspect is wanted.

Florin SUTA, age 55 from Courtice is charged with: Fraud Over $5000, False Pretences Over $5000, Utter Forged Document, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, and Possess Unmarked Cigarettes.

Corina BAICU, age 53 from Oakville is charged with: Fraud Over $5000 x3, Utter Forged Document x3, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, and Possess Unmarked Cigarettes.

Mihai DUMITRU, age 53 is wanted for: Fraud Over $5000 x2, Utter Forged Document x3, Possess Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5000.                                                                                                     

SUTA and BAICU were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Kapeluk of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1505.

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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