A Guelph male faces fraud charges after several residents paid for renovations which were allegedly never done.
In early January, another male contacted police to report suspicious activity by a business partner. The Guelph Police Service Fraud Unit began an investigation and learned approximately $34,000 in payments for work was collected but never deposited into the business’ bank account.
As well, more than $6,000 was charged to a company credit card without the complainant’s knowledge.
Investigation also revealed two Guelph residents had paid more than $5,000 each as deposits toward renovation which was never done.
A 38-year-old Guelph male was arrested earlier this month and has been charged with four counts of fraud over $5,000. He will appear in a Guelph court May 13.
