Two suspects wanted in connection with an investigation into an alleged $100,000 online fraud scam have been apprehended, say police.
As previously reported, Prince Edward County OPP said police started an investigation back in October 2024 after responding to a report involving a victim from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory who was allegedly defrauded for more than $100,000.
Back on Aug. 15, 2025, OPP reported three individuals from Winnipeg, Guelph and Gloucester were arrested in connection with their nearly year-long probe between Aug. 5 and 8, and arrest warrants were issued for two more individuals.
Investigators have described their probe as extensive, saying Prince Edward County OPP’s crime unit had help from OPP’s regional support team, the risk offender enforcement unit and aviation services, as well as the Winnipeg Police Service.
On Aug. 22, 2025, police reported that Diana Addae, 27, of Mississauga, and Kenneth Danumon, 23, of Guelph, turned themselves in to OPP in Toronto on Aug. 20, 2025.
As a result of the investigation, police said both of the accused were charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000, theft over $5,000, laundering proceeds of crime, participation in a criminal organization, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
Both of the accused were held in custody and scheduled to appear by way of video before the courts in Belleville Friday, reported OPP. The three individuals previously charged in connection with the case are scheduled to appear in court in Belleville at a later date, added OPP.
Police continue to urge residents to never send money or give credit cards to anyone you don’t know and trust and to never share online banking information.
If you or someone you know suspect they’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your local police service, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.