East Gwillimbury man charged after alleged bank fraud attempt in Oshawa

A 39-year-old East Gwillimbury man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to open bank accounts using fraudulent identification at several financial institutions in Oshawa.

According to Durham Regional Police, officers from Central West Division responded to a fraud call at a Scotiabank branch on Simcoe Street North on Friday, June 19, 2026, at approximately 1:25 p.m.

Investigators say the suspect attended the bank and attempted to open an account using fraudulent identification documents. Police arrived at the scene and arrested the man without incident.

Police have identified the accused as Kyle Ryan CABRAL, 39, of East Gwillimbury.

Cabral has been charged with:

Fraud Under $5,000

Possession of Another Person's Identity Documents (three counts)

Uttering a Forged Document

Failure to Comply with a Probation Order (two counts)

Personation to Gain Advantage (two counts)

Obtaining Identity Information for a Fraudulent Purpose

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims or related incidents and are asking anyone with information about this case or similar fraud attempts to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Peden of the Durham Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5241.