Windsor man arrested in alleged $800,000 fraud scheme


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Windsor police believe there might be more victims out there after arresting a man for allegedly scamming “multiple” people out of more than $800,000 with a bogus claim about investing in car sales.

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The financial crimes unit started investigating last month after receiving a complaint going back to Sept. 2021. Police said that over several months, one of the victims gave more than $350,000 to the suspect, who claimed he was investing the money in the buying and selling of vehicles.

Investigators said another victim has since come forward to report providing the same person with a large amount of money for a similar investment.

Police said they believe the suspect did not use the money for the purpose described to the victims.

Khaled Al Akili, 35, from Windsor, is charged with fraud over $5,000.

Investigators are encouraging other potential victims to come forward.

Anyone with more information can call the Windsor police financial crimes unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330. You can also provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or catchcrooks.com.


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