Tochi NWACHUKWU Fraud, Money Laundering, Etc.
Source: OPP
Date: Fri Oct 18 04:11:48 MST 2024
In February 2024, a business in Centre Wellington contacted the Wellington County OPP to advise that they had lost approximately $230,000 to a phishing scam. At that time, the investigation was turned over to the Wellington County OPP Major Crime Unit and on October 17th, 2024 a search warrant was executed at a residence in Toronto.
As a result of the investigation, Tochi NWACHUKWU, 31 years old of Toronto has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:
Fraud over $5,000
Theft over $5,000
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Forgery two counts
Fail to Comply with Probation Order two counts
Disobey Court Order
Laundering Proceeds of Crime.
The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.