Toronto woman charged for defrauding clients

Allegedly took $1.9 million in forged cheques

A woman from Toronto is charged with fraud following an investigation by Toronto Police.

Gwendolyne Martinez Rodriguez, 30, arested for allegedly defrauding her clients of $1.9M

Gwendolyne Martinez Rodriguez, 30, arrested for allegedly defrauding her clients of $1.9M  (CouRtesy Toronto Police)

She allegedly took $1.9 million in forged cheques from her company’s clients, police say.

Gwendolyne Martinez Rodriguez, 30, was arrested on Monday morning. She faces charges of fraud over $5,000 and uttering forged documents.

Rodriguez is the owner of GMR Consulting. It is alleged that she forged cheques in her name and that of her company. The Toronto Police believe that the fraud scheme continued over a two-year period.

She appeared in court Monday afternoon at College Park Court.

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