A Ghanaian-Canadian pastor, Isaac Oppong, has been arrested in Vaughan, Ontario, following allegations that he led a 15-person fraud ring targeting a government support programme for homeless individuals. The 38-year-old, affiliated with Miracle Arena for All Nations Church, is accused of orchestrating a scheme that used falsified applications to obtain nearly $100,000 in public funds between January and December 2024. York Region officials first detected irregularities during an internal review, prompting a formal investigation by police in April 2025. Oppong faces multiple charges, including fraud over $5,000, identity fraud, laundering proceeds of crime, possession of suspected stolen property, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. Authorities say the group submitted repetitive and falsified documentation to access benefits intended for vulnerable residents. The church linked to Oppong stated it had no knowledge of the alleged activities and only learned of the case after law enforcement reached out in November 2025. Police have not disclosed the identities of the other 14 individuals allegedly involved. Oppong is scheduled to appear in court on a date yet to be specified. Investigators continue to examine how the funds were distributed and whether additional parties benefited from the scheme.
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