Suspect arrested on fraud and forgery charges

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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-109048
Suspect arrested on fraud and forgery charges

An investigation by the Windsor Police Service has led to the arrest of a suspect on fraud and forgery charges. 

In December 2022, Alex Mereby, 50, allegedly provided fraudulent account statements when applying for a business loan. The statements showed an account balance inflated by over $150,000, and Mereby used them to secure a loan of $405,000.

On October 25, 2024, following an investigation by the Financial Crimes Unit, officers located and arrested Mereby at a business in the 6500 block of Tecumseh Rd. E.

Mereby has been charged with:

• Fraud over $5,000
• Obtaining by false pretences over $5,000
• Forgery
• Using a forged document
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.


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