Police say the sufferer employed a contractor by Fb Market, however the work was by no means accomplished regardless of cash being transfered to the contractor
NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In Might of 2024, detectives with the Central Fraud Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service started an investigation right into a fraud that occurred involving a contractor and Fb Market within the Metropolis of Niagara Falls.
Investigation revealed the sufferer was seeking to rent a contractor to renovate their kitchen. The sufferer positioned a contractor on Fb Market, beneath the enterprise title of Beaverdam Dezigns, and employed him to finish the work.
The sufferer transferred funds to the suspect who suggested it was getting used to purchase supplies nonetheless the renovation was by no means accomplished.
Because of the investigation, detectives decided the suspect had no intention of finishing the renovation and on Aug. 1, 2024, the suspect was arrested.
Randolf G. Luken (65 years previous) of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with the next offences:
Fraud over $5,000
Fail to adjust to enterprise
Luken was held in custody pending a bail listening to that’s anticipated to happen on the Robert S.Okay. Welch Courthouse positioned at 59 Church Road within the Metropolis of St. Catharines.
Anybody with info is requested to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, possibility 3, ext. 1009299.
Members of the general public who want to present info anonymously are inspired to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara on-line or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers presents money rewards to individuals who contact this system with info which ends up in an arrest.
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