ST. CATHARINES, ON — A Fort Erie man is facing multiple fraud-related charges following a retail scam at a commercial business in St. Catharines.
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, around 7:30 p.m., uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a fraud report at a store near Geneva Street and the North Service Road.
Initial investigations revealed that a male suspect entered the store and selected merchandise valued at over $5,000. After several suspicious payment attempts, it became apparent that the suspect was trying to defraud the business.
The matter was taken over by detectives from the NRPS Fraud Unit, leading to the arrest of Kevin Lutchmansingh, 53, of Fort Erie, on June 24, 2025.
Lutchmansingh is charged with:
Uttering Forged Document (2 counts)
Fraud Over $5,000
He remains in custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, via video link at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009457.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477, with potential rewards for information leading to an arrest.
