A Montreal suspect has been arrested in connection with a scam in the Halton area.
On Wednesday, officers from the Hatlon Regional Police Service were informed of an ongoing scam at a Georgetown residence.
The suspect went to the residence to collect $ 10,000 from the victim to rescue his grandson. However, this was a fraudulent application, as his grandson was not in jail.
Police rushed to the residence while the suspect was there and arrested him.
Kevin Tshiyoyi, a 27-year-old Montreal resident, was charged with fraud in excess of $ 5,000.
After his arrest, police were able to identify a hotel room in Oakville where the suspect was staying.
On Thursday, police obtained a search warrant to enter the courtroom and found evidence related to additional fraud offenses in Halton and neighboring jurisdictions.
Police say more than $ 80,000 was stolen from several victims.
Since then, charges against Tshiyoyi have been updated and he now faces 11 charges of more than $ 5,000 fraud and unauthorized possession of a credit card.
Police believe there may be more casualties and ask anyone with information to contact them at 905-825-4777 ext. 8741 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).