Woman arrested for $77,000 restaurant investment scam
cbc.ca —
Police in Windsor have arrested a 53-year-old woman linked to an investment scam that defrauded six restaurant employees of over $77,000. The investigation began in March 2024 after the victims reported that a coworker had convinced them to invest in a fake house-flipping business in the United States. Between April 30, 2023 and January 19, 2024, the victims transferred a total of $77,700 to the suspect but did not receive any returns on their investments. The woman surrendered to the police on Monday and has been charged with fraud over $5,000. Authorities encourage anyone with additional information to contact the financial crimes unit or Crime Stoppers.