Police say members of Peel Regional Police’s Fraud Bureau undertook a “comprehensive investigation” after receiving multiple reports of fraud involving the same suspect.
It is alleged that the suspect arranged to provide foster home services to clients in cities throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Police say the suspect took deposits from customers but never started work.
According to the police, the total value of the fraud exceeds 1 million dollars.
Milentje Djordjevic, 58, was arrested Monday and charged with four counts of fraud over $500,000 in connection with the scam.
Police say investigators believe there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward.
“Peel Regional Police urges all members of the public to consider not prepaying for products or services when dealing with unknown or unproven individuals. Review reports and create a contract and payment schedule for services rendered,” police said in a news release issued Tuesday.
