Windsor Police cruiser, August 30, 2019. Blackburn News file photo.Windsor Police cruiser, August 30, 2019. Blackburn News file photo.
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Social worker charged in Windsor with fraud

Windsor police have arrested a 46-year-old man following an investigation into fraudulent billing.

Members of the Financial Crimes Unit launched a probe after receiving a complaint that concerned an insurance company transferring funds to a social worker for therapy sessions that never happened.

Between April 30 and May 28, the suspect allegedly billed a former client’s insurance provider about $1,200 for services that were never rendered.

The man has been charged with one count each of fraud under $5,000, obtaining funding under false pretenses under $5,000, and possession of stolen property under $5,000.

The charges have not been proven in court.

Anyone with information on this case should call Windsor police's Financial Crimes Unit at (519) 255-6700, extension 4330. Anonymous tips should be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).

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