Brampton woman arrested in fraud investigation
Posted August 9, 2013 6:58 am.
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Halton police have arrested a woman and are searching for two alleged accomplices in a fraud investigation that they say spans the entire GTA.
Police say the fraudulent activity – including credit card fraud, identity theft, account takeovers and pin resets – began in May and occurred at various retail stores and financial institutions in Halton and across the GTA. Losses are estimated to be around $250,000.00
Christine Watkins, 60, was arrested on Wednesday and faces 27 charges.
Police are looking to identify two men and have released security camera images of the alleged accomplices.