A Toronto man is dealing with dozens of expenses and police have recovered practically $50,000 in money and merchandise following an alleged fraud investigation.
In response to the Toronto Police Service, the person would order merchandise on-line from throughout Canada. As soon as the objects arrived, he would contact the corporate to return them.
Police mentioned the person would drop off the return packages at Canada Put up areas all through town. Nevertheless, unbeknownst to the mail firm, he had allegedly positioned a tool in every bundle that might take away the labels, rendering the parcel undeliverable.
For the reason that objects had been acquired by the service, the businesses would subject a refund. Police mentioned the person had been doing this since June 1, 2020.
With assist from Canada Put up investigators, Toronto Police have been in a position to determine the person. On February 18, officers from the Felony Investigative Bureau executed a search warrant at a residence close to Finch Avenue East and Don Mills Highway.
Christopher Lim, 28, was arrested and charged with 23 counts of public mischief, 12 counts of fraud beneath $5,000, 18 counts of possession of property obtained by against the law, six counts of personation, and one depend of possession of proceeds of against the law.
Investigators additionally allegedly recovered $20,000 in merchandise and $25,000 in money.
Police are asking anybody with data to contact them at 416-808-4100. Nameless ideas might be made to Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477.
