Male Arrested After Counterfeit Money Investigation

Members of the Financial Crimes Unit have arrested a male after he used counterfeit money to purchase goods at several stores in Durham Region.

Between January 08, 2025 and March 14, 2025, a male suspect entered several electronic and clothing stores in Durham Region and used counterfeit $100 dollar bills towards the purchase of these goods. Employees from some of the stores were able to recognize the counterfeit bills and the sales were declined.  

Further investigation revealed that the suspect was linked to other similar incidents and was identified.  

On Thursday March 27, 2025, the suspect was arrested without incident. More than $3000 in counterfeit currency has been seized from the accused.

Police are investigating additional incidents with the same counterfeit bills being circulated throughout the Durham region, and Greater Toronto Area.

Delton PARCHMENT, age 33, of Toronto is charged with: Fraud Under $5000 X3, Utter Counterfeit Money X3, and Possession Property Obtained By Crime Under $5000.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst KANE of Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371.

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.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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