The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has charged an individual following an extensive investigation into a significant fraud case. In February 2024, a business in Centre Wellington reported losing approximately $230,000 to a phishing scam, prompting the OPP to take over the investigation.
On October 17, 2024, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Toronto, leading to the arrest of 31-year-old Tochi Nwachukwu. He faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, including:
- Fraud over $5,000
- Theft over $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Two counts of forgery
- Two counts of failing to comply with a probation order
- Disobeying a court order
- Laundering proceeds of crime
Nwachukwu has been remanded in custody pending a bail hearing.
The investigation remains active, and the OPP encourages anyone with information related to this incident to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online, potentially qualifying for a reward of up to $2,000.