Quinte West OPP have laid charges following a complaint of two individuals selling fake gold jewellery.
On April 18, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Quinte West OPP received a complaint whereby the victim was defrauded of over $3,700. The victim was approached by the accused, at a service station on Hwy 401, selling gold jewellery. After spending $3,735 on rings and chains, the victim advised they wished to purchase more, leaving the service station with the agreement the accused would follow them to a destination where the victim could retrieve more funds. Upon closer inspection of the purchased jewellery, the victim contacted the OPP, whilst the accused were still following the victim’s vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Glen Miller Road and as a result of the investigation two individuals were arrested, resulting in a further $,3116 cash, 9.8oz of fake gold jewellery and five counterfeit Apple Air Pods being confiscated.
Sergiu Oinescu, 43 years old from Scarborough, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Fraud under $5,000
Ionela Boceanu, 42 years old from Scarborough, has been charged with possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 16, 2024.
