Financial advisor defrauded clients of more than $1.8M

Monday, 28 April 2025 at 09:35

Forged documents to cover it up

An Orillia financial advisor is facing serious fraud charges following a 16-month investigation by the OPP.
Police say 40-year-old Kevin Douse of Severn Township defrauded clients of more than $1.8 million by having investment cheques made out to him personally and allegedly forging documents to cover it up.

Douse faces charges including defrauding the public and eleven counts of uttering forged documents. He's due in court June 10th.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact Orillia OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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