EDMONTON — Edmonton police are asking for the public to come forward with information after a Quebec man was charged with fraud in the city.
On March 21, Police responded to an alleged credit card fraud at a retailer in west Edmonton. It was reported a man tried to use a non-functioning credit card to make a purchase, with the chip and then with the magnetic strip. A police investigation led to the arrest of 30-year-old Francis Roberge.
Police have since connected Roberge to previous suspicious incidents. Officers believe he used a counterfeit Quebec driver’s licence in the name “Claude Bergeron,” along with a number of non-functioning credit cards, which were used to make fraudulent purchases in the Edmonton-area in March.
“The investigation suggests the suspect attempted to purchase merchandise and prepaid gift cards using fraudulent credit cards, and he may have worked with a partner,” said Const. Chris Klimosko.
Retailers and the public are asked to contact police if they recognize the man. Francis Roberge has been charged with fraud under $5000, attempted fraud under $5000, possession of credit card data, possession of identity documents and obstructing a peace officer.
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