(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Brampton individual has been arrested in connection with a Puslinch fraud investigation.
In October 2025, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began investigating a reported investment scam, involving a victim in Puslinch Township. The victim lost approximately $500,000. After investigating further, the Wellington County CSCU discovered evidence of money laundering.
On March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:15 a.m., members of the Wellington CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence in Brampton. The warrant was executed with the assistance from the Grey-Bruce CSCU and the Huron-Perth CSCU.
The search resulted in the seizure of a large sum of Canadian currency, high end clothing and purses, several electronic devices and personal documents.
As a result of the investigation, Basit BALOGUN, a 29-year-old from Brampton, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Laundering proceeds of crime – did use – commission in Canada
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – in Canada
- Fraud over $5,000
The accused was held in police custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph.
The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.
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