A woman from British Columbia has been charged and another suspect is still at large in connection to a fraud investigation in Toronto.
According to Toronto police, the investigation began in May 2021 when a victim reported being defrauded of a large sum of money. The victim had been contacted by someone claiming to be a representative of a financial institution and was convinced to transfer funds to a fraudulent account.
After a thorough investigation, 35-year-old Jocelyn Ngo of Surrey, B.C. was arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, and laundering proceeds of crime. She appeared in court on July 12 and was released on bail.
However, police are still searching for a second suspect, 35-year-old Thanh Nguyen of Toronto. A warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges of fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, and laundering proceeds of crime.
Police are reminding the public to be cautious when receiving unsolicited calls or emails requesting personal or financial information. They advise to never give out personal information over the phone or through email, and to verify the legitimacy of any requests before taking any action.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Thanh Nguyen is asked to contact Toronto police or Crime Stoppers anonymously. The investigation is ongoing and police are urging anyone who may have been a victim of a similar fraud to come forward.
