A Brampton man has been arrested in a Durham bank courier fraud case that cost an older woman more than $3,000, police say.
The arrest is a substantial update to the investigation first publicized in May, when Durham Regional Police released surveillance images and sought help identifying a suspect.
Victim was told her cards were compromised
Police say the victim received a call on February 12 from a woman falsely claiming to work for a financial institution. The caller said the victim’s cards had been compromised and would be collected for replacement.
A man then went to the victim’s home and took her bank cards and iPhone. He allegedly said he would return within an hour with replacement cards and the phone but did not come back. Investigators determined that more than $3,000 was withdrawn and the cards were used for fraudulent transactions.
Multiple fraud and card-data charges laid
Police arrested Arashdeep Singh, 31, of Brampton. He faces charges including theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, two counts of fraud under $5,000, eight counts of attempted fraud and nine counts each related to unauthorized card data and use of a card obtained by crime.
He is also charged with four counts of disguise with intent and two counts of failing to comply with probation. The allegations have not been proven in court. Police said the accused was held for a bail hearing.
DRPS reminded residents that banks do not send couriers to homes to collect cards, PINs or cash. The arrest marks a major development in the Durham bank courier fraud investigation.
