Central Frontenac Man Charged with Defrauding a Family Member of "hundreds of thousands of dollars"

Jeff Green | Jul 04, 2022

An individual faces a long list of charges following a lengthy investigation into financial irregularities dating back several years.

Members of the Frontenac County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began the investigation in 2017. A family representative contacted the OPP to report that hundreds of thousands of dollars, belonging to an elderly family member, was unaccounted for.

Members of the Frontenac County OPP Crime Unit worked in conjunction with a Forensic Accountant, with assistance from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

As a result of the investigation, John ERHARDT, age 79 of Central Frontenac Township, has been charged contrary to the Criminal Code with:

• Theft by Person Holding Power of Attorney - Sec. 331
• Criminal Breach of Trust - Sec. 336
• Fraud, Use of Credit Card - Sec. 342(1)(c)
• Theft over $5000 - Sec. 334(a)
• Personation with Intent (Identity Fraud) - Sec. 403(1)
• Obtain Credit by False Pretenses - Sec. 362(1)(b)

The accused was not held in custody and is presently before the courts in relation to these charges.