Waterloo Regional Police have arrested and charged a male after responding to an online marketplace fraud in Waterloo.

On October 2, 2025, police responded to a report of a fraud involving counterfeit money on King Street North.

The victim made arrangements to meet the suspect to sell a phone that was posted on a buy-and-sell site. The victim met at the agreed location and the suspect purchased the cell phone with cash. The victim attended a bank, and it was determined that the bills received were counterfeit. 

As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with:

• Uttering counterfeit money

• False pretense 

• Possession of property obtained by crime

The investigation is going. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.