Traffic Stop Sinks Alleged Credit Card Fraud Scheme
The Winnipeg Free Press reports bad driving has sunk an alleged credit card fraud scheme by three suspects visiting from Toronto. The Winnipeg police canine unit became suspicious when it pulled over a vehicle due to a driving infraction. Inside the vehicle they found 38 counterfeit debit cards, over $10,000 in cash, electronic equipment used in credit card fraud, and credit card gift cards. Police allege the accused traveled throughout Winnipeg using counterfeit debit cards to make withdrawals and purchases. Three people from Toronto were arrested. Sugenthan Sven Thirunavukarsu, 25, Niroshon Placidass, 23, and Nathalie Renee Graham-Hunt, 23, have been charged with numerous fraud related offenses.
