Arrest Made In Fake Gold Jewellery Scam
Source: OPP
Date: Wed May 14 04:55:22 MST 2025

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Quinte West OPP received a complaint of an individual flagging down traffic on the ramp exiting the 401. The individual claimed to be out of gas and was willing to exchange gold jewellery for cash. An investigation led to the individual being arrested.
Alexandru TRANCA, 46 years old from Scarborough, has been charged with Fraud under $5000.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on June 12, 2025.