Durham Regional Police say a 41-year-old Pickering man has been charged after allegedly attempting to open a bank account at a TD Bank branch in Clarington on October 23, 2026, using identification belonging to another person.
According to police, branch staff became suspicious when the man falsely identified himself and provided false documentation, and contacted police. Officers from East Division attended, confirmed the identity used was fraudulent, and arrested the man without incident.
Matthew Paiva, 41, of Pickering, is charged with fraud under $5,000, personation to gain advantage, uttering forged documents, and procuring, possessing, transferring and selling identity documents. He was released on an undertaking. The charges have not been tested in court. Police believe there may be additional victims and ask anyone with information to contact D/Cst. Peden of the Durham Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520, extension 5241.
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- Daily Durham News
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- Oct 26, 2026, 4:08 p.m.
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- www.drps.ca
