An Ontario teenager is facing multiple charges in connection with several scams that targeted online gambling platforms.
An investigation began in May 2021 after the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation contacted police about “possible illegal activity on its gaming sites.”
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, between March and December of last year, a number of fraudulent player accounts were created using forged or altered documents using stolen or counterfeit credit cards.
Police allege that mobile phone accounts were also hacked in order to obtain new phones.
In February, police executed a search warrant at a home in London, Ont. in 2022. Multiple electronic devices were seized.
On July 5, a 17-year-old male was taken into custody and charged with fraud over $5,000, three counts of fraud under $5,000, counts of impersonation with intent and seven counts of using forged documents.
The accused, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is scheduled to appear in court on August 16.
