Contractor in Northumberland County charged with fraud: OPP

A business owner in Northumberland County faces a fraud charge following an investigation earlier this month.

According to Northumberland OPP, on July 6, police received information alleging that a business owner had not completed agreed contractual work at the residence of the victim.

The investigation led to the arrest of a man on July 15. He was charged with fraud over $5,000, OPP announced on Wednesday.

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He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Cobourg on Sept. 6.

OPP say if you think you have been victimized by fraud to call them at 1-888-310-1122 or call your local police service.

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