(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) has charged three people in connection with a complex, multi-jurisdictional investment fraud scheme.
On February 10, 2023, members of the OPP ARB initiated an investigation after receiving allegations of financial fraud related to the scheme.
As a result of the investigation, three people have been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.
Douglas Grozelle, age 49, of Burlington, Ontario has been charged with:
- Fraud over $5,000 x2
Jonathan Williams, Age 41, of Beamsville, Ontario, has been charged with:
- Fraud over $5,000
Crystal Masterson, age 40, of Burlington, Ontario, has been charged with:
- Fraud over $5,000
The accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton.
Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
The ARB is an OPP unit specializing in complex fraud, corruption and financial crime. It investigates major fraud schemes, political corruption and occurrences requiring advanced expertise or impartiality across Ontario.
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