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Lunenburg District RCMP charges Ontario man with fraud
June 9, 2026
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Hebbville, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Lunenburg District RCMP has charged an Ontario man following an investigation into an online investment scam.
On October 6, 2023, Lunenburg District RCMP received a report from an individual in Hebbville who had invested over $65,000 with what they believed to be a real UK-based investment company.
The victim attempted to purchase Government of Canada savings bonds and sent wire transfers to bank accounts they were told were affiliated with the legitimate business.
Through the investigation, officers learned there were multiple victims associated with the scam across Canada. Victims were led to believe they would earn interest on their investments. When interest payments were not received, or when attempts to contact the fraudulent company representatives were unsuccessful, they contacted the legitimate company directly and learned they had been defrauded.
Due to the volume of reports across the country, the complaints were forwarded to the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region's Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) in Calgary. Following a lengthy investigation, IMET identified a suspect connected to the Hebbville complaint and notified Lunenburg District RCMP.
John L. Marshall, 65, of Palgrave, Ontario, has been charged with Fraud. He’s scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on June 17.
“Fraud investigations are often complex and can span multiple jurisdictions, which makes them challenging,” says Cpl. Dominic Laflamme of the Lunenburg District RCMP. “That’s why it’s so important that victims report these incidents. This case demonstrates how information shared across jurisdictions can help police identify suspects and advance investigations.”
Anyone who suspects they’ve been targeted by a scam is encouraged to contact their local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 (or online at https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm). To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
File #: 2023-1489446