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Welland woman charged with defrauding farmers group

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A Welland woman is facing charges in a fraud investigation by Niagara Regional Police.

Officers began an investigation in November of 2017, after being contacted by the Niagara South Federation of Agriculture.

The agriculture group advocates on behalf of farm families in the region.

Investigators say the group was defrauded of over $65,000 over a two-year period.

Amy Clattenberg, 37, is charged with fraud over $5,000 and falsification of books or documents.

Detectives are continuing to investigate and say there may be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Const. Daniels at (905) 688-4111, dial option 3 Badge 9401.

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