A 31-year-old woman from the Greater Toronto Area faces fraud-related charges after a 76-year-old Cobourg resident allegedly lost approximately $13,000 in an online cryptocurrency investment scam.

Cobourg Police have arrested a woman from the Greater Toronto Area following an investigation into an alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud involving an elderly resident. The investigation began in October 2025 after a 76-year-old woman reported losing approximately $13,000 through an online scheme that encouraged her to invest money in cryptocurrency. The Cobourg Police Service Criminal Investigation Bureau subsequently launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the financial loss.

According to police, the victim was deceived through an online investment scheme involving cryptocurrency. The fraudulent activity resulted in a financial loss of approximately $13,000. Police have not released additional details about the online platform or the specific representations made to the victim.

During the investigation, officers identified a suspect residing in the Greater Toronto Area. On October 23rd, police arrested 31-year-old Swena Arora in connection with the alleged fraud. She was charged with fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Following her arrest, Arora was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. The charges stem from the investigation into the senior’s reported cryptocurrency investment losses. The allegations against Arora have not been proven in court.

Cobourg Police are encouraging anyone who believes they have been targeted by a similar scam to report the incident to local authorities. Reports can also be submitted to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or through its official website. Police continue to emphasize the importance of reporting suspected fraud to help authorities document financial crimes and identify potential victims.

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