NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In January, members of the Halton Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit began a lengthy investigation into allegations of identity fraud in which a female had portrayed herself as a licenced massage therapist, operating both from her residence and in a mobile capacity, providing services to a number of unsuspecting individuals.
Investigation determined that the suspect had acquired and was using the registration numbers of legitimate licenced massage therapists and after receiving payment for her services, was providing these registration numbers to her clients for invoices to be submitted to their respective insurance providers. During the course of the investigation the suspect was also found to be providing a number of other treatments she was not licenced to conduct such as physiotherapy and acupuncture.
Over a four-year period the suspect obtained $37,000 portraying herself as a licenced massage/acupuncture and physiotherapist.
On July 23, 2024, Mahvish Ahmed (49) of Milton was arrested and charged with the following:
- Fraud Over $5,000
- Fraud Under $5,000
- Identity Fraud (13 counts)
Ahmed was released on an undertaking with a court date set for Aug. 26 in Milton.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 905-825-4777, ext. 8739.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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Editor's Note: The accused person is considered innocent until proven guilty in court.
