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Police economic crime unit lays charges in 2-year investigation

The investigation was initiated in 2023
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THUNDER BAY — Following an investigation into financial discrepancies involving a local youth hockey organization, a Thunder Bay resident has been charged.

The Thunder Bay Police Service Economic Crime Unit received information that leaders of the organization suspected it may have been defrauded, and initiated an investigation in 2023.

The investigation found multiple financial transactions where funds were diverted from the organization's accounts, a release issued by Thunder Bay Police Service on Thursday said.

As a result of the investigation, a 69-year-old Thunder Bay woman is charged with fraud over $5,000.

Police have not publicly identified the accused.




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