THUNDER BAY – A Waterloo man accused of defrauding victims across Ontario of more than $927,000 has been arrested at a Thunder Bay bank.
More than $811,000 of that was taken in Thunder Bay via multiple transactions, police say.
Police were called to the Royal Bank of Canada branch at 1159 Alloy Dr. at about 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday following reports of a man attempting to withdraw funds with identification believed to be fraudulent.
When an officer arrived, he observed the male suspect engaged in a verbal altercation, police said in a release Thursday. The man was detained following a brief struggle after the suspect attempted to flee, the force said.
An investigation found the suspect was in possession of various fraudulent documents and government identification. He was subsequently arrested on charges of identity fraud with intent.
Further investigation, which included involvement from an RBC investigator and members of the TBPS Economic Crime Unit, connected the suspect to multiple frauds that have targeted victims across the province.
The total could change as the investigation continues to progress, police noted.
Jason Lloyd Clark, 37, is charged with fraud over $5,000 and four counts of identity fraud with intent.
He appeared for bail court on Wednesday, July 7 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
