Durham Regional Police have laid numerous charges following the completion of a major fraud investigation in Durham Region that allegedly involved forged documents, fraudulent cheques and nearly $100,000 in financial losses.
According to police, members of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch concluded the investigation in February 2026 after uncovering an organized scheme involving numbered corporations, fabricated employment records and falsified banking documents.
Investigators allege the suspects used fraudulent means to purchase vehicles and accumulate credit card and line of credit debt totalling close to $100,000. The investigation focused on various banking fraud activities that spanned multiple financial institutions.
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, officers located and arrested two suspects without incident. A third individual remains outstanding.
Florin Suta, 55, of Courtice, has been charged with Fraud Over $5,000, False Pretences Over $5,000, Uttering a Forged Document, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, and Possession of Unmarked Cigarettes.
Corina Baicu, 53, of Oakville, faces three counts of Fraud Over $5,000, three counts of Uttering a Forged Document, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, and Possession of Unmarked Cigarettes.
Both Suta and Baicu were held for a bail hearing.
Police are also searching for Mihai Dumitru, 53, who is wanted in connection with the same Durham Region fraud investigation. He faces two counts of Fraud Over $5,000, three counts of Uttering a Forged Document and Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.
Durham Regional Police say the investigation revealed the suspects allegedly used fabricated documentation to misrepresent employment and financial standing in order to secure loans, credit and vehicle purchases. Authorities have not disclosed whether additional victims may be involved, but investigators are continuing to review evidence.
Financial fraud cases involving forged documentation can have significant impacts on financial institutions, businesses and individuals. Police are urging residents and organizations to remain vigilant when reviewing financial transactions and documentation.
Anyone with information related to this Durham Region fraud investigation or similar incidents is asked to contact Detective Constable Kapeluk of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1505.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
Police remind the public that the allegations outlined in the investigation have not been proven in court.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to locate the outstanding suspect and determine whether additional charges may be warranted.
