On July 29th, 2020, two local businesses contacted the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a fraud in which two electronic fund transfers were sent as payment for services rendered totalling approximately $30,000.00.
The Central Hastings OPP Crime Unit embarked on an extensive investigation which revealed these funds were intercepted and redirected to a bank account in Montreal, Quebec.
As a result of the investigation a male and female from Montreal were charged contrary to the Criminal Code.
Eric Michel Kom Neim, 31 years old, was arrested on the strength of a Canada Wide Warrant in Montreal, on July 7th, 2021 for;
- Fraud Under $5,000.00 – CC sec. 380 (1) (b)
- Fraud Over $5,000.00 – CC sec. 380 (1) (a)
Jessie Sandra Katsang Ekedy, 29 years old, was arrested on the strength of a Canada Wide Warrant in Montreal, on September 12th, 2021 for;
- Fraud Under $5,000.00 – CC sec. 380 (1 )(b)
- Fraud Over $5,000.00 – CC sec. 380 (1) (a)
Both accused were released from custody on a Judicial Release Order with a scheduled appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on October 28, 2021.
