Project Fletcher Fraud Investigation: Eight Arrests, Five Suspects Sought
Summary
Durham Regional Police Service announced eight arrests in Project Fletcher, a fraud investigation involving over $3 million defrauded from a Durham Region business. Five suspects remain at large. The investigation uncovered extensive money laundering activities over approximately 15 years.
What changed
The Durham Regional Police Service has announced eight arrests in connection with 'Project Fletcher,' a complex fraud investigation targeting an employee who allegedly defrauded a local business of over $3 million. The investigation, which began after financial irregularities were discovered in November 2021, revealed a sophisticated scheme involving wage diversion, payroll redirection, and fraudulent subcontractor invoices spanning potentially over 15 years. Losses are estimated to exceed $3 million during the reviewed period of January 2015 to October 2021. Police have identified 270 fraudulent cheques and uncovered significant money laundering activities across multiple financial institutions and jurisdictions.
This enforcement action highlights the severe consequences of internal fraud and money laundering. Regulated entities, particularly those in financial services and employers handling significant financial transactions, should review their internal controls, audit procedures, and fraud detection mechanisms. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned for other entities, the ongoing search for five additional suspects and the nature of the charges (Fraud Over $5,000, Theft Over $5,000, Possession of Proceeds, Money Laundering) underscore the importance of robust anti-fraud and anti-money laundering programs. Failure to implement adequate controls can lead to substantial financial losses and potential legal repercussions.
What to do next
- Review internal controls for fraud detection and prevention.
- Enhance audit procedures for financial transactions and subcontractor invoices.
- Strengthen anti-money laundering monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
Penalties
Charges include Fraud Over $5,000, Theft Over $5,000, Possession of Proceeds Over $5,000, and Laundering Proceeds of Crime. Specific fines or sentencing details are not yet available as the investigation is ongoing and suspects are still being sought.
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Project Fletcher Results in Eight Arrests; Five Suspects Still Sought
- Mar 05, 2026
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Investigators with the Durham Regional Police Service Financial Crimes Unit have conducted a complex, long ‑ term fraud investigation after an employee defrauded a Durham Region business of more than $3 million. The investigation resulted in eight arrests, and police are currently seeking five additional suspects.
The investigation focused on a 54-year-female employed as the Operations Manager with ServiceMaster Clean in Durham Region. Financial irregularities were identified following a corporate restructuring, prompting an internal audit and notification to police in November 2021.
Investigators determined the suspect orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme involving the diversion of employee wages, the redirection of payroll funds to other individuals—including family members—and the submission of fraudulent subcontractor invoices for work that was never performed.
Police believe the fraud may have spanned more than 15 years; however, the review period was limited to January 2015 through October 2021 due to lack of available financial records. Losses to ServiceMaster during that six ‑ year period alone are believed to exceed $3 million.
A forensic audit identified approximately 270 fraudulent cheques issued to eight subcontractor companies and deposited into 22 bank accounts. The investigation revealed extensive money laundering activity, including the use of cheque ‑ cashing businesses, multiple financial institutions, and the movement of funds across Durham Region, the Greater Toronto Area, and globally.
Eight individuals have been arrested and charged. Five additional suspects remain outstanding, and police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating them. Photos of the wanted individuals are attached.
The arrested parties and their charges are listed below:
Duaa HADWEH, age 53 of Clarington, is charged with:
Fraud Over $5,000
Theft Over $5,000
Possession of Proceeds Over $5,000
Launder Proceeds of Crime
Utter Forged Documents
Bishara HADWEH, age 63 of Clarington, is charged with:
Fraud Over $5,000
Theft Over $5,000
Possession of Proceeds Over $5,000
Launder Proceeds of Crime
Rina HADWEH, age 30 of the United States, is charged with:
Fraud Over $5,000
Theft Over $5,000
Possession of Proceeds Over $5,000
Launder Proceeds of Crime
Richard HADWEH, age 31 of Clarington, is charged with:
Fraud Over $5,000
Theft Over $5,000
Possession of Proceeds Over $5,000
Launder Proceeds of Crime
Roberto CAMPOS, age 63 of Oshawa, is charged with:
Fraud Over $5,000
Theft Over $5,000
Possession of Proceeds Over $5,000
Launder Proceeds of Crime
Fabiane BATISTA CAMPO S, age 58 of Oshawa, is charged with:
Fraud Over $5,000
Theft Over $5,000
Possession of Proceeds Over
Willians Freddy ROMAN, age 58 of Brampton, is charged with:
Fraud Over $5,000
Possession of Proceeds Over $5,000
Launder Proceeds of Crime
Melba CARBAJAL, age 61 years of Oshawa, is charged with:
Fraud Over $5,000
Theft Over $5,000
Possession of Proceeds Over $5,000
Launder Proceeds of Crime
DRPS would like to thank FINTRAC and the Forensic Accounting Management Group who were engaged to assist with the investigation, which involved 27 judicial orders, tens of thousands of financial records, and extensive data analysis.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact A/Detective Finley of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1 ‑888‑579‑1520, ext. 5358.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1 ‑800‑222‑ TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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