Employee of south Winnipeg financial institution accused of defrauding clients of $27K
Posted February 5, 2025 12:43 pm.
A 31-year-old Winnipeg woman working at a financial institution in the city is accused of fraudulently stealing about $27,000 of client funds, which she then deposited into her personal bank account.
The Winnipeg Police Service says it happened between April and July 2024. Police were contacted and entered into an investigation in November.
Authorities say the woman was arrested at police headquarters on Tuesday. She is facing charges of fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000.
Winnipeg police say “all financial losses were recovered and returned to the affected parties.”
