Two men charged after OPP investigation into gift card, sports betting scam OPP says $400,000 in alleged fraud Both men to appear in Thunder Bay court this upcoming week The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) has laid charges against two individuals in Northern Ontario in connection with suspicious Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) PROLINE sports betting activity. Compromised Gift Cards The charges came after an OPP investigation revealed that thousands of gift cards had been compromised at several gas bar locations in Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay. A statement released by the OPP said that the IEB, attached to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), contacted the OLG on March 20, 2024, regarding suspicious activity at the gas bar locations. The investigation revealed fraud of thousands of gift cards, exceeding CAD $400,000. The compromised gift cards were used to pay for PROLINE bets. According to CTV News reporting the accused would bet on both teams…Â Read More
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Source: Casino.org
