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$362K stolen from local charity

A Windsor man is facing charges after allegedly defrauding a local charity out of over $362,000.

The Windsor Police Financial Crimes Unit started an investigation in August 2023 after receiving a tip.

Investigators say they determined the man, who sat on the board of the charity, allegedly stole the money over a 12 year period between September 2011 and June 2023.

On February 13, 2024 police arrested the 81-year-old man on Everts Avenue. He was charged with fraud over $5,000, laundering the proceeds of crime and possession of property obtained by crime.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service Financial Crimes Unit at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at (519) 258-TIPS (8477) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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