(LAKESHORE, ON) – One individual has been charged following a fraud investigation in Lakeshore.
In February 2024, a fraud was reported to the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment in the Municipality of Lakeshore.
The investigation began after police received a complaint from an individual who had been defrauded of approximately $18,500.
The victim informed police they had entered into a relationship engaging in intimate activities. The accused then claimed to be pregnant and demanded money for medical expenses.
On June 6, 2024, investigators arrested Gabrielle Elaina PEREZ, 26-years-old of Windsor, and was charged with:
ยท Fraud over $5000
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor at a later date.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Investigators believe there may be others who have been a victim of this romance scam. If you are a victim, or have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or https://www.catchcrooks.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.