Male Arrested for Outstanding Fraud Charges on Return to Canada

A male is facing charges for bank fraud after being arrested at Pearson International Airport when he returned to Canada.

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the suspect attended a bank in the area of Simcoe Street North and Windfields Farm Drive West, in Oshawa, and deposited a cheque valued over $47,000.  The suspect then withdrew a large amount of cash and made multiple e-transfers with the funds.  Investigation confirmed the deposited cheque was counterfeit.  Attempts were made to locate the suspect; however, he fled the country.

On Friday, August 2, 2024, members of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) contacted DRPS investigators when the suspect returned to Canada.  The suspect attempted to enter Canada via Pearson International Airport, from the United States, and was taken into custody without incident.

Yuanping LIN, age 26 from China is charged with: Fraud Over $5000.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Gerrits of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1832.

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 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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