February 26, 2026
RED FM News Desk
Two individuals have been charged and a third remains wanted following a major banking fraud investigation by Durham Regional Police.
The scheme, which involved “forged documents, fraudulent cheques, fabricated employment records, and numbered corporations,” allowed the suspects to acquire vehicles and rack up nearly $100,000 in credit card and line-of-credit debt.
On Saturday, February 14, police located two of the suspects and arrested them without incident, while a third suspect remains at large.
Florin SUTA, 55, of Courtice, faces charges including Fraud Over $5,000, False Pretences Over $5,000, Utter Forged Document, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, and Possession of Unmarked Cigarettes.
Corina BAICU, 53, of Oakville, is charged with Fraud Over $5,000 (three counts), Utter Forged Document (three counts), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, and Possession of Unmarked Cigarettes.
Third suspect Mihai DUMITRU, 53, is wanted on similar charges
SUTA and BAICU were held for a bail hearing.
Police are urging anyone with information about this case or similar incidents to contact at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1505. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) .
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