Media Release for Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Calls for Service:
(April 14 at 8:00am – April 15 at 8:00am) 85

Fraud Arrest

A 41-year-old Brampton man is facing fraud charges after an incident at a Peterborough bank Friday afternoon.

At approximately 4:30pm on April 11, 2025, officers were called to the bank about a customer attempting to open an account with fake identifying information and documents. Upon arrival, officers witnessed a man matching the description given to police attempting to leave the bank. He was taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old Brampton man was arrested and charged with:

• Fraud Over $5000
• Use, deals, acts on forged document X2
• Obtain Credit by False Pretences or Fraud

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 20, 2025.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217