A Toronto-area woman is facing fraud, theft and criminal harassment charges after a Prince Edward County resident was defrauded in excess of $100,000.

Ontario Provincial Police investigators executed a search warrant in Etobicoke Sept. 28 and arrested Oraine Williamson. Ms. Williamson has been charged with Criminal harassment- threatening conduct, Theft over $5,000, Fraud over $5, 000 and Mischief to computer data.

Prince Edward OPP received a report Aug. 21, 2023 of a scam involving a fake lottery claim. The victim was advised they had won the lottery. After further discussion with the suspect, the suspect convinced the victim to provide money in a variety of forms, resulting in a loss exceeding $100,000. The suspect is believed to have attended the victim’s house to assist in the transactions.

The individual was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on September 29, 2023.

The OPP is fully committed to public safety and encourages anyone who has lost money because of a fraud is encouraged to report it to police at 1-888-310-1122.

-Staff