Toronto Police Seeking Jamaican Woman for Fraud Investigation

Jodi-Ann Bonnick, a Jamaican woman residing in Canada, who was accused earlier this year of defrauding a local businesswoman of over $3 million, is now being sought by the Toronto Police in connection with another fraud-related offence.

According to a notice posted last Friday by the Toronto Police Service, Bonnick, 33, is under investigation for fraud amounting to more than CAD$5,000. Authorities allege that in September 2022, Bonnick discussed business opportunities with a victim, who placed nine orders for goods valued at over CAD$800,000. However, the victim never received the goods.

Bonnick, of King City, Ontario, is wanted on multiple charges, including 10 counts of fraud over CAD$5,000, eight counts of making false statements to procure money, and 10 counts of possession of proceeds obtained by crime exceeding CAD$5,000.

In February, Bonnick appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court in Jamaica on charges of obtaining goods by fraud amounting to $3.2 million. The court was told that Bonnick allegedly falsely represented herself as the owner of a West Indian grocery store, incurring a significant debt. While her defence team stated that she had repaid CAD$6,000, the prosecution argued that she posed a flight risk due to her dual citizenship.

Bonnick was detained at Norman Manley International Airport earlier this year, but it remains unclear whether she is currently in Jamaica or back in Canada. Toronto Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating her.

The investigation continues.