UPDATE #1 Wanted Female Surrenders: Project Fletcher Investigation

One of the suspects wanted as a result of Project Fletcher has been arrested.

Project Fletcher is a long‑term fraud investigation involving a Durham Region business that was defrauded of more than $3 million. As a result of the investigation, eight suspects were arrested and five remain wanted. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, one of the wanted suspects attended East Division and turned themself in.

Alexandra Noemi RAMOS BAUSERO, age 39 of Aurora is charged with: Fraud Over $5000, Possess Proceeds of Crime Over $5000, Theft Over $5000, and Launder Proceeds of Crime.

She was released on an Undertaking.

Investigators are urging the remaining suspects to contact counsel and turn themselves in to police. Anyone who is found to be assisting these suspects to evade police is guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada and will be prosecuted to the full extent. 

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact A/Det. Finley of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1‑888‑579‑1520, ext. 5358.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca. 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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ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT ON THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
Project Fletcher Results in Eight Arrests; Five Suspects Still Sought

Investigators with the Durham Regional Police Service Financial Crimes Unit have conducted a complex, long‑term fraud investigation after an employee defrauded a Durham Region business of more than $3 million. The investigation resulted in eight arrests, and police are currently seeking five additional suspects.

The investigation focused on a 54-year-female employed as the Operations Manager with ServiceMaster in Durham Region. Financial irregularities were identified following a corporate restructuring, prompting an internal audit and notification to police in November 2021.

Investigators determined the suspect orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme involving the diversion of employee wages, the redirection of payroll funds to other individuals—including family members—and the submission of fraudulent subcontractor invoices for work that was never performed.

Police believe the fraud may have spanned more than 15 years; however, the review period was limited to January 2015 through October 2021 due to lack of available financial records. Losses to ServiceMaster during that six‑year period alone are believed to exceed $3 million.

A forensic audit identified approximately 270 fraudulent cheques issued to eight subcontractor companies and deposited into 22 bank accounts. The investigation revealed extensive money laundering activity, including the use of cheque‑cashing businesses, multiple financial institutions, and the movement of funds across Durham Region, the Greater Toronto Area, and globally.