Toronto Police Arrest Woman for Allegedly Defrauding Charity of More Than $500K

Annabelle Menezes of Toronto is charged with fraud over $5,000, uttering a forged document, and laundering proceeds of crime.

Toronto Police Arrest Woman for Allegedly Defrauding Charity of More Than $500K

TL;DR

  • A 47-year-old woman has been arrested by Toronto police.
  • She is accused of misappropriating more than $500,000 from a registered charity.
  • The alleged illegal activities took place between September 3, 2024, and January 13, 2025.
  • The accused, Annabelle Menezes, faces charges of fraud over $5,000, uttering a forged document, and laundering proceeds of crime.
  • The investigation by the Financial Crimes unit is ongoing.