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Police lay charges following bank fraud investigation in Dunnville

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The Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 34-year-old from Mississauga with bank fraud in Haldimand County.

Last Thursday, the OPP were called to a fraud in progress at a bank in Dunnville.

Investigators say an employee recognized a suspect from an internal memo and contacted police.

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Michelle Furtner, 34, of Mississauga has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and four counts related to forged documents.

The accused is set to appear at a Cayuga courthouse at a later date.

Police are continuing to investigate and anticipate further charges.

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