A Nova Scotia contractor with three previous fraud convictions faces dozens of other fraud charges in connection with 21 incidents last year for contract work he allegedly never performed.
Investigators from the Financial Crimes Unit – an integrated unit that includes members of both the RCMP and the Halifax Regional Police – say that between January and November 2021, Robert Allen Monk agreed to work to improve the home for a number of people. Police say he asked for money in advance and in most cases the money was transferred electronically.
After that, police say, Monk will not do the job and will stop communicating with customers.
The 51-year-old is accused of:
- Fraud under $ 5000 (20 points).
- Possession of property acquired through crime (20 points).
- Scam over $ 5000.
- Possession of property acquired through crime over $ 5,000.
- Violation of probation.
According to the Nova Scotia prosecutor’s office, Monk currently has three different cases at different stages of the trial – all of which consist of multiple allegations of fraud.
If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud, the police advise you to report this to 902-490-5016 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center.
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