Guelph police say a woman accused of defrauding a local social service agency of more than $31,000 has turned herself in.
In a news release, police said an investigation got underway after the agency contacted the fraud unit earlier this week to file a complaint.
A police spokesperson confirmed to Global News that the suspect was a client of the agency and the fraud related to an alleged payment for which she was not eligible.
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A 32-year-old woman turned herself in to the police on Wednesday. She has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and will make a court appearance on March 18.
Police did not identify or provide any other details about the social service agency.
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The accused has not been identified either.
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