Fraud – Arrest: C24-270170

Released: February 5, 2025 at 12:17 p.m.

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On November 18, 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service was contacted regarding an incident of Fraud which occurred at a financial institution in South Winnipeg.

The Financial Crime Unit assumed and continued a lengthy investigation where a female suspect was identified.

It was learned through investigation that between April and July 2024, a female employee used her position to financially enrich herself by fraudulently stealing approximately $27,000 of client funds which she then deposited into her personal bank account.

All financial losses were recovered and returned to the affected parties.

On February 4, 2025, the suspect was arrested without incident at Police Headquarters.

A 31-year-old female, from Winnipeg is facing a charge of Fraud over $5,000 and Theft Over $5,000.

She was released on an Appearance Notice as mandated by the Criminal Code.  

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