GEORGINA, Ont. — A 42-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly defrauding her local chamber of commerce of more than $20,000.
York Regional Police say they began investigating in January after a complaint from the chamber of commerce in Georgina, Ont., about 80 kilometres north of Toronto.
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They say an internal audit had revealed a number of document forgeries and fraudulent cheques during the tenure of a former employee.
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Police did not indicate how long the alleged offences were taking place.
Monique Dixon has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and breach of trust by a public official.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
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