Milton Man Arrested after Fraud Investigation

Members of the Financial Crimes Unit have concluded an investigation in relation to a fraud involving lumber products valued at over $46,000.

Between January 9, 2023 and February 1, 2023, a male suspect made several purchases of lumber products from a lumber company in Oshawa.  The suspect arranged to have the lumber delivered to two separate commercial locations in Vaughan and Mississauga. Investigation revealed that the credit card data that was used was stolen from four separate victims. The male suspect was identified during the investigation.

On Thursday March 20, 2025, the suspect was arrested without incident.

Shahbaz PARACHA, age 37, of Milton is charged with: Fraud Over $5000, Possession of Property obtained by crime over $5000 and Unauthorized Use of Credit card data x 4.

He was released on an Undertaking.  

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact D/C REEVES of Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5241.

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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