Halton Regional Police have charged a former church official accused of submitting fraudulent expense claims and diverting more than $200,000 in funds intended for the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Canada.

A former secretary of the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Canada faces a criminal fraud charge following an investigation in Milton, Ontario. Halton Regional Police allege that the former official improperly redirected church funds into accounts under his personal control. Investigators estimate the resulting financial losses exceeded $200,000.

The Halton Regional Police Service Financial Crimes Unit launched its investigation in August 2026. The inquiry followed allegations involving suspicious expense claims submitted by the Diocese’s former secretary. Police also examined accusations that money intended for the religious organization had been diverted into personal accounts.

Following the investigation, officers identified Jovan Marjanac, 40, of Wingham, Ontario, as the accused. Police arrested Marjanac on October 21st and charged him with one count of fraud over $5,000. The charge relates to the alleged misuse of funds belonging to the Diocese.

Investigators determined that the suspected fraudulent activity caused losses exceeding $200,000. Police have not disclosed the number of expense claims involved or the period during which the alleged transactions occurred. The allegations against Marjanac have not been proven in court.

Halton Regional Police are requesting assistance from anyone with information about the investigation. Individuals with relevant details can contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 905-825-4777, extension 8746.

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