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OPP arrests two people from out of province for fraud

File photo - OPP cruiser. Don Mitchell / Global News

A man and woman from Montreal have been charged with fraud.

Two local businesses reported incidents where electronic fund transfers were sent as payment with a total of approximately $30,000.

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Eric Neim, 31, and Jessie Ekedy, 29, from Montreal were arrested on July 7, 2021 and Sept. 12, respectively.

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The Central Hastings OPP Crime Unit began an extensive investigation that revealed funds were intercepted and redirected to a bank account in Quebec.

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Both of the accused were released from custody and are expected to appear in court Oct. 28.

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