Man arrested and charged after major fraud investigation
The Hamilton Police Service Major Fraud Unit has concluded an investigation into the billings and expense disbursements submitted to Legal Aid Ontario.
As a result of the investigation a 44 year old Stoney Creek man has been charged with fraud related criminal offences.
In May 2014, Hamilton Police were advised of the concerns after a review of invoices was conducted by the Audit and Compliance Unit of Legal Aid Ontario. The Major Fraud Branch continued to investigate and determined evidence of over billing to Legal Aid between 2009 and 2013 for approximately $15,000.
On Thursday September 17, 2015 Hamilton Police Major Fraud Unit arrested and charged an Omar Shabbir KHAN. He was released on a Promise to Appear. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 13, 2015. The information with the charges listed has been sworn to in court on this date.
Charged: Omar Shabbir KHAN (44 yrs.) of Stoney Creek
Charges: Fraud over $ 5,000, Using Forged Document
Hamilton Police are asking anyone with information regarding this investigation or further questions or concerns to contact the Major Fraud Unit at 905-546-3840. The public may also provide information that may assist the police by contacting Crime Stoppers at (905) 1-800-222-8477 or submit information onlinehttp://crimestoppershamilton.com
The Hamilton Police Service Major Fraud Unit has concluded an investigation into the billings and expense disbursements submitted to Legal Aid Ontario.
As a result of the investigation a 44 year old Stoney Creek man has been charged with fraud related criminal offences.
In May 2014, Hamilton Police were advised of the concerns after a review of invoices was conducted by the Audit and Compliance Unit of Legal Aid Ontario. The Major Fraud Branch continued to investigate and determined evidence of over billing to Legal Aid between 2009 and 2013 for approximately $15,000.
On Thursday September 17, 2015 Hamilton Police Major Fraud Unit arrested and charged an Omar Shabbir KHAN. He was released on a Promise to Appear. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 13, 2015. The information with the charges listed has been sworn to in court on this date.
Charged: Omar Shabbir KHAN (44 yrs.) of Stoney Creek
Charges: Fraud over $ 5,000, Using Forged Document
Hamilton Police are asking anyone with information regarding this investigation or further questions or concerns to contact the Major Fraud Unit at 905-546-3840. The public may also provide information that may assist the police by contacting Crime Stoppers at (905) 1-800-222-8477 or submit information onlinehttp://crimestoppershamilton.com
Constable Steve Welton - Media Relations Officer
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