Fraud charges laid after attempted purchase of vehicle and crane

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Two men, including one from Ottawa, are facing fraud charges after an investigation by the Hawkesbury OPP detachment.

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Two individuals went to an address in East Hawkesbury township on Saturday, June 13, to buy a vehicle and a crane, the OPP stated in a news release on June 17. The victim suspected the money used in the purchase was counterfeit and contacted the Hawkesbury OPP.

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After looking into the matter, police charged François Roger Fafa Ndam, 49, of Ottawa, and Christian-John Dhjarngbo, 46, of Montreal, with: personation with intent (identity fraud); possession of an identity document; uttering counterfeit money; possessing counterfeit money; possessing counterfeit instruments; making counterfeit money; fraud over $5,000; and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

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The accused were held for a bail hearing in Ottawa on June 14.

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Police asked anyone who thinks they may have been involved in a similar incident to contact them.

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“If this fraud sounds familiar to you or if you have been a victim and have not yet reported it, please contact the OPP’s non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stopper at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS),” the release stated.

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“Whether you are a victim or a witness, you can report a fraud or cybercrime online at Report Cybercrime and Fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. You have the option to report anonymously if you wish.”

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