(IROQUOIS FALLS, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people involved in a grand-parent scam involving three separate victims.
On January 22, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a fraud where the suspect called a residence in Iroquois Falls requesting money for their grandson that had been in a car accident.
On January 23, 2025, at approximately 11:12 a.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a fraud where the suspect called two separate residences in Iroquois Falls, requesting money for their grandson who was currently in custody.
As a result of the investigation two people have been arrested and charged.
Amect RICALDY-SOLORZANO, 53 years-old, from Montreal, was charged with the following:
- Fraud over $5,000 – four counts
- Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused remains in custody and is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 29, 2025.
Eliza GREGOLINKSKA, 53 years-old, from Montreal, was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
The accused was released from custody and is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 13, 2025
If you or someone you know may have been the victim of an ’emergency’ scam, contact your local police service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).