The Lennox & Addington OPP has charged two people with fraud and theft related offences in relation to a lottery scheme.
In June of 2021, an investigation commenced after police were contacted about a possible illegal lottery being conducted through Facebook. Investigation revealed nearly $700,000 had been obtained during the lottery scheme, of which more than $100,000 was fraudulently used.
As a result of the investigation, on June 20, 2022, the L&A County Crime Unit charged a 46-year-old of Loyalist Township, with:
- Lottery scheme
- Laundering proceeds of crime
- Fraud over $5,000
- Theft over $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
A 51-year-old of Loyalist Township has also been charged with possession property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on Aug. 16, 2022.