Woman charged after Clarington business defrauded of more than $40,000

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from its original version because all charges against the accused have been dropped.

A woman has been charged with defrauding a retail business in Clarington.

All charges have since been dropped.

Police said the woman allegedly defrauded the business of more than $40,000 using fraudulent documents to obtain refunds between November and December 2020.

The accused faced a number of fraud-related charges.

If you have information regarding this investigation, contact D/Cst. Snow of the Major Crime Fraud Unit at 1-888-579-1520 etc. 5358.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.