(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a long‑term fraud investigation.
In August 2022, Northumberland OPP received a complaint reporting that over $1 million CAD had been lost in a fraud in which the victim believed they were investing in a legitimate business.
The complainant advised that multiple transactions had occurred dating back to 2018, and that an in‑person meeting related to the alleged investment took place outside of Canada.
Following over a three‑year investigation by members of the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit, two individuals were arrested earlier this month.
Eghosa IYAMU (51) from Etobicoke, has been charged with:
– Fraud over $5,000
– Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Gerardo GENTILE (63) from Bradford-West Gwillimbury, has been charged with:
– Fraud over $5,000
– Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Both accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March 2026.