News Release

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of two arrests in a Fraud Scam investigation involving Greek Orthodox Churches in the City of Toronto.

It is alleged that:

• two suspects falsified a story and emotionally manipulated the victims into giving money
• the suspects claimed that they were experiencing financial hardship due to an ongoing court case and lawyer's fees
• several Greek Orthodox Churches in the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area were targeted by these two suspects

Martha Falk, 47, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with: 

1. Fraud Exceeding $5000
2. Use a Forged Document
3. Personation with Intent to Gain Advantage
4. Attempted Fraud Exceeding $5000

Vasiliki Falk, 87, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with: 

1. Attempted Fraud Exceeding $5000
2. Attempted Fraud not Exceeding $5000

They were scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Center, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 106.

Investigators believe there are more victims. An image of one of the accused has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200.