A roughly one-year investigation into an alleged online fraud scam where a victim lost more than $100,000 has led to three arrests, says Prince Edward County OPP.
In October 2024, OPP said police responded to a call involving a victim who had allegedly been defrauded for more than $100,000 in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
The investigation continued with help from OPP’s crime unit, regional support team, risk offender enforcement, and aviation services, as well as the Winnipeg Police Service, reported police, in their August update.
According to OPP, as a result of the investigation, between Aug. 5 and 8, 2025, three people were arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused include Dennis Opoku, 23, of Winnipeg, who was charged with fraud over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, laundering proceeds of crime, participation in a criminal organization, theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, and personating a peace officer.
Police said Kwame Boakye Appiah-Nuamah, 35, of Guelph, was also charged with fraud over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, laundering proceeds of crime, participation in a criminal organization, theft over $5,000, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Police also said Mutala Zakari, 28, of Gloucester, was charged with fraud over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, laundering proceeds of crime, participation in a criminal organization, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
None of the above charges have been proven in court.
The accused will appear in Belleville court at a later date, reported OPP, who also said that arrest warrants have been issued for two other individuals in relation to this investigation.
No other details were released by police.
However, OPP is reminding the public to never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust.
If you or someone you know suspect they’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your local police service, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
