FRAUD INVESTIGATION
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London man charged
LONDON, ON (March 5, 2026) – A London man is facing charges after defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars from a London business.
In April 2025, the London Police Service Financial Crime Unit was contacted after a business owner found evidence of suspected fraudulent transactions by an employee.
Investigators discovered over the period between September 2024 to April 2025, the suspect carried out numerous fraudulent transactions by transferring funds into their personal bank account. Additionally, they used a company credit card to make purchases on various online platforms resulting in total losses exceeding $600,000.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, officers arrested the suspect at his residence.
As a result of the investigation, Eric Robert Richardson, 36, of London, has been charged with the following offences
· Fraud over $5000 · Laundering proceeds of Canadian crimes
The accused is expected to appear in London court on March 26, 2026, in relation to the charges.