News Release
Woman Arrested in Fraud Investigation Involving a Registered Charity
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Fraud investigation involving a registered charity operating in the Greater Toronto Area.
It is alleged that:
- while employed by the charity, the accused carried out a series of fraudulent transactions, misappropriating funds belonging to the organization
- the charity suffered a financial loss exceeding $500,000
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Annabelle Menezes, 47, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- Fraud Over $5,000
- Uttering a Forged Document
- Laundering Proceeds of Crime
She is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 202.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300.