The man advertised his work under several business names: Cory HT&T, Epic Wood Finishing, Cedar Renovations, and Platinum Cabinets.
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A 42-year-old Ottawa man faces charges in connection with fraud allegations from the public.
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Police received complaints in July and August this year about a man claiming to be an independent contractor accepting down payments for renovations “that he had no intention of completing.”
The man advertised his work under several business names: Cory HT&T, Epic Wood Finishing, Cedar Renovations, and Platinum Cabinets.
Cory Cahill, 42, of Ottawa, has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and uttering threats.
He was released on an undertaking to appear and and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Investigators believe that there are other victims.
Anyone with information or who may have been a victim of fraud by the suspect is asked to contact Det. Jennifer Biondi with the east division criminal investigations unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5349.
Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca
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