(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a fraud in progress.
On September 12, 2025, at approximately 11:20 a.m., OPP were notified that a person was attempting to open an account at a financial institution on Front Street West in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The representative believed the individual to be using fraudulent details to verify identity.
Police arrived and began an investigation relating to the person and documents presented by the accused.
As a result, Christopher BAKSH (44) from Scarborough, was arrested and charged with:
– Obstruct Peace Officer
– Use, deals, acts on forged document
– Possession of a forged document with intent
– Possession of an identity document purporting to another
The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
The Northumberland OPP is committed to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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