A Bowmanville man is facing fraud charges after allegedly using a credit card without the cardholder’s knowledge.
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP said officers responded to a call from a business in the Fenelon Falls area last Friday, where a purchase was suspected to have been made using a fraudulent credit card.
According to police, officers conducted an investigation, which they say confirmed the credit card was used to make two transactions without the owner’s knowledge.
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As a result, 31-year-old Shaoib Sheikh, of Bowmanville, was arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order.
OPP said the accused was held for a bail hearing.
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