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Published March 5, 2025

Essa woman charged in fraud investigation, over $122,000 spent on company credit card: OPP

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A fraud investigation found an employee of the Community Living Association South Simcoe (CLASS) in Alliston spent over $122,000 on a company credit card for personal use, according to OPP.

In February, 2024, Nottawasaga OPP responded to the CLASS location at 233 Church Street South.

"The complainant advised officers that they believed an employee of CLASS had been using a company credit card for personal purchases," OPP wrote in a release today.

"Upon further investigation, it was determined that between the months of November 2023 and February 2024, a total of $122,162.15 had been spent on the company credit card."

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A lengthy probe led to the arrest of a 38-year-old Essa woman on February 27. She was charged with:

  • Fraud Over $5000
  • Permit - use of credit card data

The accused was released and is scheduled for court in Bradford in April.

OPP say the investigation continues and if anyone has information, contact them at 1-888-310-1122, Report Number (E240150900).

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