North Bay Man Charged with Fraud
The James Bay OPP, with assistance from the OPP NER Crime Unit, has arrested and charged one individual following a significant fraud and theft investigation involving an industrial operation located northeast of Cochrane.
An internal audit revealed that over approximately 2.5 to 3 years, large quantities of building materials, tools, and electrical and plumbing equipment were fraudulently obtained and shipped offsite, totaling an estimated $500,000.
On February 17, 2026, police arrested and charged a 38-year-old from North Bay with:
• Fraud Over $5,000 – four counts
• Theft Over $5,000 – four counts
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
