🔥 Trending Uxbridge Cheque Fraud: Four Arrested in Attempted $1.9M Scheme

In March 2026, a significant cheque fraud scheme unfolded in Uxbridge, Ontario, leading to the arrest and charging of four individuals. The alleged fraud involved a fraudulent cheque valued at over $1.9 million ¹²⁴.

Details of the Incident

The investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) began after a fraudulent cheque exceeding $1.9 million was reportedly cashed at a bank in Uxbridge on March 16, 2026 ²⁴⁵.

Key Events

• March 16, 2026: A woman allegedly attended a banking institution in Uxbridge and cashed a fraudulent cheque worth more than $1.9 million ⁴⁵⁸.
• March 16 - March 20, 2026: The female suspect, along with three male suspects, is alleged to have conducted multiple bank transfers following the initial cashing of the cheque ⁴.
• Investigation and Arrests: The Durham Regional Police Service launched an investigation into the incident. Ultimately, three men and one woman were arrested and are now facing numerous charges ¹³⁷.

Individuals Charged

The four individuals charged in connection with this scheme are:

• Helia Bayegan (the woman who allegedly cashed the cheque) ⁶
• Arbin Singh Shaliwal ⁶
• Peyman Pornour ⁶
• Yiang ⁶

One of the accused men is from Wasaga Beach ¹⁸.

Charges Faced

The suspects are facing multiple charges, including:

• Fraud ¹³
• Three of the four individuals are also charged with money laundering ³.

The total amount involved in the alleged cheque fraud was $1.9 million ¹²⁷. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat financial crimes such as cheque fraud and money laundering in the region ³⁷.