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Peterborough man accused of cheque fraud: police

A Peterborough man is accused of fraud involving cheques. Peterborough Police Service

A Peterborough man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into a fraudulently cashed cheque.

Peterborough Police Service say officers investigated the theft of cheques in September which were later cashed at a bank.

READ MORE: Peterborough man accused of theft, credit card fraud

Police said Thursday Michael Anthony Fontaine, 65, has been charged with fraud under $5,000.

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He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Oct. 29.

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