Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A 49-year-old female from Blenheim conducted several unauthorized transactions at various businesses and through online platforms using a bank card that did not belong to her.
These transactions occurred between January 16-23, 2025.
They took place over multiple days and locations and included ATM, withdrawals and merchandise purchases.
After conducting a thorough investigation, the individual was charged with over 40 criminal offences including the following:
– Fraud Under $5,000
– Use of a Credit Card
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
The total amount fraudulently spent was reimbursed to the victim.
On January 31, 2025, the accused was released with multiple condition, one which prohibited her from attending any branch of a local financial institution in the province of Ontario.
On July 11, 2025, at approximately 4:16 p.m., the Chatham-Kent Police responded to a report involving a breach of release conditions after the mentioned individual entered a branch of the restricted institution, contrary to the conditions of their release. Officers located the individual and she was charged for the following:
– Failure to Comply
She was arrested and transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where is currently being held for bail.
