Durham police say four people are facing charges after an allegedly fraudulent cheque was cashed and nearly $900,000 was obtained before the remaining funds were frozen.

Four people have been charged in connection with an alleged cheque fraud scheme involving more than $1.9 million in Uxbridge.

Durham Regional Police say the investigation began after a fraudulent cheque valued at more than $1.9 million was allegedly cashed at a bank on March 16.

Police allege that between March 16 and March 20, the four accused conducted a series of bank transfers, withdrawals, e-transfers, wire payments and bank drafts in an effort to move and obtain funds from the cheque.

Investigators say approximately $890,000 was obtained before the remaining funds were frozen.

The Durham Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit investigated the matter and arrested four suspects. All four were later released from custody pending their first court appearance.

Helia Bayegan, 50, of Richmond Hill, has been charged with fraud over $5,000, uttering a forged document, laundering the proceeds of crime and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Arvin Singh Dhaliwal, 28, of Wasaga Beach, has been charged with laundering the proceeds of crime and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Peyman Pornour, 45, of North York, has been charged with laundering the proceeds of crime and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Yiang Leng, 30, of Toronto, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The allegations have not been proven in court.

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