Essex County OPP say a Lakeshore resident is out $370,000 after falling victim to a romance scam.
Police have charged a 37-year-old man from Toronto in relation to the case.
An investigation was launched in January after police received a complaint from an individual who had been defrauded. The victim also reported several items had been stolen from their residence, including a vehicle, cash, and jewelry.
Police were told the victim entered into a relationship with a person who claimed to be terminally ill and in need of money for medical treatment. The individual allegedly did not repay the money and then left their shared residence.
On Thursday, police took the man into custody. He was charged with three counts of fraud over $5,000 and four counts of theft over $5,000.
The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor at a later date.
The investigation is ongoing.
