Man facing 19 charges after allegedly trying to defraud 3 Ontario dealerships

A 47-year-old man is facing 19 fraud- and impersonation-related charges stemming from a multi-jurisdictional police investigation.

Kingston police say they learned about a potential vehicle fraud earlier this month when a man reportedly made two separate online applications to purchase high-end SUVs at two local dealerships.

The suspect reportedly provided copies of forged identification to the two dealerships.

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Last week, Kingston police stationed undercover officers at one of the dealerships when the suspect showed up to pick up a vehicle.

Kofi Yevakpor was arrested and found to be in possession of forged identification, police say.

Kingston police allege Yevakpor tried to defraud a total of two Kingston dealerships and another dealership in Bobcaygeon.