More than three dozen charges have been laid against a northern Ontario man accused of fraudulently depositing cheques twice.
An investigation began in November 2023 "after a business reported several instances of cheques being deposited twice," Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Monday.
"Through a production order and further investigation, officers determined that 18 cheques had been fraudulently processed a second time, resulting in an estimated loss of approximately $12,000," OPP said.
The male suspect was charged Oct. 2 with 18 counts each of fraud under $5,000 and obtaining credit by false pretences or fraud as well as one count of fraud over $5,000.
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He was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court in North Bay on Nov. 7.
"Intentionally depositing a cheque more than once is considered fraud under the Canadian Criminal Code," OPP said.
"Fraud is a serious criminal offence, punishable by imprisonment."
